Meth and marijuana seized as Police ramp up operations for festive season

Illicit drugs believed to be methamphetamine were seized in a raid in Lautoka yesterday as Police ramp up operations this festive season.

Chief Operations Officer ACP Abdul Khan says the raid was conducted at Rovoka Street in Waiyavi, Lautoka where a 26 year old man was arrested following the discovery of white crystals believed to be methamphetamine.

ACP Khan says in another raid conducted in Samabula on Monday night, two men were arrested with sachets of dried leaves believed to be marijuana, and apparatus believed to be used for crystal meth.

He says another raid conducted in Tamavua led to the arrest of a 45-year old farmer after close to 20kg of dried leaves believed to be marijuana was seized from his home.

ACP Khan says in the Northern Division, a 31 year old man was found with sachets of dried leaves believed to be marijuana in a homestay.

He says in the Eastern Division, a 22 year old farmer from Nasilai, Rewa was arrested following the discovery of plants believed to be marijuana on his farm.

The Chief Operations Officer says a raid was conducted this morning in Savusavu where a 33 year old man was found with dried leaves believed to be marijuana.

ACP Khan has acknowledged the show of support from members of the public in the sharing of information, resulting in the successful arrests. He reiterates that drug operations run parallel to major national operations and a key focus is on the illicit drug trade.