Navosa Drug Raid: Armed suspect escapes on horse, woman arrested

A woman is in custody, while the search continues for a man who allegedly threatened police officers during a drug raid in Navosa yesterday.

Police say the suspect threatened officers while they were executing a search warrant at his home in the Vunibota Settlement.

He was reportedly armed with a knife before fleeing the scene on his horse.

During the raid, police discovered close to two thousand dried plants, bags containing loose dried leaves and seeds, all believed to be marijuana.

The seized materials have been sent for analysis as the investigation continues.

Meanwhile, arrests for the unlawful possession of illicit drugs, including marijuana and methamphetamine, were made throughout the week at locations including Labasa Market, Makoi, Kadavu, Ba, Naikabula in Lautoka, Savusavu Foreshore, Narere, Taveuni, Narayan Jetty in Suva, Sakoca, Lami, and Nabua, as authorities continue operations aimed at disrupting the illicit drug cycle.

Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Kasiano Vusonilawe says that operations will be intensified heading into the festive season.