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Over 2,700 plants believed to be marijuana seized in Kadavu

White substance believed to be methamphetamine found in Nakasi

Over 2,700 plants believed to be marijuana seized in Kadavu
[Photo: Fiji Police Force]

Police drug raids over the past week has resulted in the seizure of white drugs believed to be methamphetamine and plants believed to be marijuana.

Chief Operations Officer Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Livai Driu said the seizures were made throughout the country, reflecting the tempo of drug operations.

He says in Kadavu more than 2,700 plants believed to be marijuana was seized from a farm near Kadavu Koro, while white substances believed to be methamphetamine was seized in Nakasi.

In the Northern Division, particularly in the Labasa area, marijuana was seized following raids conducted by the Labasa Taskforce team.

A/ACP Driu says successful raids have been conducted in past weeks, as more information is received from members of the public.

He says while teams are pursuing new information on those involved in the illicit drug trade, similar efforts is directed to revisiting well known areas of cultivation and trade.

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