A 43-year-old self-employed man residing in Cunningham, Suva who has been arrested for allegedly importing and being in possession of methamphetamine has been remanded in custody by the Nadi Magistrates Court.
The arrest was the result of ongoing collaboration between the Fiji Police Force and the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service and the man was arrested in Nadi last week.
Police say Vishal Chaudhary was the alleged receiver of an overseas package that contained white substances confirmed to be methamphetamine weighing 1.1kg.
Acting Police Commissioner Juki Fong Chew says the joint efforts of law enforcement in interrupting organized crime activities are one of the key strategies in preventing the flow of dirty money to support their illicit trade and lavish lifestyle.
He says Police cannot tackle the illegal drug trade alone, and aside from their law enforcement partners in Fiji and the region, they need community support through the sharing of information, to be able to disrupt these illegal networks and safeguard our communities from the devastating impacts of illicit drugs.
According to the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service Chief Executive Officer Mark Dixon, the success of the joint operation for the second time in one month highlights the commitment of Fiji’s law enforcement agencies in pursuing all those involved in the illicit drug trade in Fiji.
Dixon says FRCS will continue to collaborate closely with all border enforcement agencies in the fight against drug trafficking and in protecting all Fijians from the devastating impact of the illicit drugs in Fiji.
