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Sugarcane farmer urges Govt. to deny bail for drug offenders
Singh calls for increased funding to strengthen public safety

Sugarcane farmer urges Govt. to deny bail for drug offenders

Singh calls for increased funding to strengthen public safety

By Mansi Chand
06/06/2025
Arvind Singh, a sugarcane farmer from Yalalevu, Ba, during a day’s work on his farm

A sugarcane farmer from Yalalevu, Ba, Arvind Singh is urging the government to increase the budget allocation for the Fiji Police Force to help strengthen safety and security nationwide.

He is also calling for individuals involved in drugs, especially those caught in major drug busts, to be denied bail to send a strong message and for people to understand the consequences of doing such criminal activities.

Singh says that more allocation in the budget will enable the Police Force to conduct more regular patrols and address major crimes, particularly drug-related cases.

The 75-year-old says this has gone beyond streets and entered safe locations such as schools.

He adds that the government must take strict and decisive action to punish offenders involved in the drug trade.

The 2025/2026 National Budget will be announced on the 27th of this month.

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