Quick actions by the Fiji Police Dog Unit in Taveuni resulted in the arrest of a man for a case of alleged burglary last night.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations (ACP) Livai Driu says a call was received at the Taveuni Police Station of a break-in at an estate, whereby a team consisting of K9 officers were deployed.
ACP Driu says upon arriving at the scene, the K9 team tracked the suspect and were able to arrest and recovered the alleged stolen items.
He says the suspect remains in custody as investigations continue.
ACP Driu says leading up to the festive season, K9 capabilities will assist divisional operations through the conduct of mobile and foot patrols.
He says the head of the Fiji Police operations arm is also calling on property owners to take necessary security measures.
He says the Fiji Police Force requests everyone to be security conscious as this is the best way to counter criminal and opportunistic behavior.
