Fiji opens first adolescent drug recovery centre in Lautoka
Fiji’s first structured residential drug recovery programme specifically for teenage boys has opened in Lautoka, as concerns grow over alcohol and illicit drug use
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Court rules Rewa St and Flagstaff drug accused have a case to answer
Suva Magistrate Sufia Hamza has ruled that the 6 people charged in the Rewa Street and Flagstaff drug case have a case to answer.It is alleged that Josua Ravula was found
Two juveniles among four arrested in Naweni drug operation
Four people, including two juveniles, are in custody after they were allegedly found with illicit drugs believed to be marijuana in Naweni, Cakaudrove.Police say the arre
Four arrested in Lautoka drug raids
Four people have been arrested following two separate drug raids conducted by the Joint Task Force in Lautoka.Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Kasiano Vusonil
Hope Festival brings Sigatoka community together against drugs
A community-led Hope Festival in Sigatoka has brought people together with a strong message against drug abuse, particularly among young people.The festival, held at Navi
More than 2,000 suspected marijuana plants seized in Vatuyalewa mountain range
More than two thousand plants believed to be marijuana was seized by the Northern Division Operations team in the Vatuyalewa mountain range.Assistant Commissioner of Poli
Supreme Court to decide whether Rahman faces retrial or acquittal in 39.5kg cocaine case
The Supreme Court will decide at a later date whether Fiji-Canadian national Joshua Aziz Rahman should face a new trial or be acquitted over the 39.5 kilograms of cocaine
4 Police officers charged with assault and theft
Four police officers will appear before the Suva Magistrates Court today in relation to an alleged assault that occurred in August 2024.Police say the four officers quest
Bench warrant issued for Gudru, bail hearing for Maharaj set for 20th Aug
A bench warrant has been issued for Ledua Gudru for not appearing in court this morning in relation to the alleged possession of a grenade and methamphetamine in Febru
Lautoka man in custody after methamphetamine seizure
A 37-year-old man is in custody for the alleged unlawful possession of methamphetamine following a joint raid in Lautoka.Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Kasia
Drug kingpin Sam Amine to be sentenced in Australia next week
Drug kingpin Sam Amine is awaiting sentencing in the NSW District Court after pleading guilty to brokering the supply of drugs and firearm.A statement of facts tendered t
Close to 8,000 plants believed to be marijuana seized in Northern Division raid
Close to 8,000 plants believed to be marijuana have been seized during a police operation at the Bilobiloca farming area in the Northern Division.Assistant Commissioner o
Court directs Police to produce Charters' electronic devices
Magistrate Shageeth Somaratne has ordered the Police prosecution to produce the electronic devices of Fijian-British national Charlie Charters this Friday.The case is bef
Communities must work with Government to fight drugs - Naivalurua
Minister for Policing and Communication Ioane Naivalurua is calling on communities in the Northern Division to work together with Government in the fight against drugs.Wh
Residents raise alarm over drug dealing in Lautoka informal settlements
Residents of informal settlements in Lautoka fear the growing presence of drug dealings is putting their safety at risk.Speaking to fijivillage News, a concerned resident
Kadavu chiefs call for tighter jetty inspections to keep hard drugs out
The chiefs of Kadavu are calling on authorities to ensure that inspections are carried out on cargo and passengers arriving at the Vunisea and Kavala jetties to prevent h
Baravi calls on youths to stay away from meth
18-year-old Varinisese Baravi of Macuata is urging young people to stay away from methamphetamine, saying the dangerous drug is destroying lives, families and communities
Forensic Officer confirms drugs in Lateef and Maharaj case were methamphetamine and marijuana
Fiji Police Force Forensic Chemistry Unit Principal Scientific Officer Miliana Werebauinona has confirmed that the drugs allegedly found in the possession of former Suva
Corrections intercept drugs and mobile phones thrown into Suva Corrections Centre
The Fiji Corrections Service says alert personnel on duty successfully intercepted a package containing contraband including 17 rolls of marijuana, two sachets of methamp
New recovery centre opens to support drug and alcohol rehabilitation
Fiji has marked a major milestone with the opening of its first Alcohol and Drugs Recovery Facility in Suva.The Salvation Army Alcohol and Drugs Recovery Centre was offic
Parcel found at Muanikau foreshore tests positive for cocaine
A parcel found along the Muanikau foreshore in Suva has tested positive for cocaine, raising concerns as Police investigate how the suspected drug ended up on Fiji's coas