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Man arrested in Kinoya after white substance believed to be methamphetamine found in car

Man arrested in Kinoya after white substance believed to be methamphetamine found in car

By Iliana Biutu
25/12/2024
Source : Fiji Police Force

A man has been arrested in Kinoya after being found in possession of three zip-lock bags containing white substances, believed to be methamphetamine, were found under the car doormat.

Police say the driver and three passengers were parked at a restaurant in Kinoya when officers approached them.

They add a K-9 team from the Fiji Dog Detector Unit was deployed to search the vehicle, and the dog indicated the presence of illicit drugs.

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