Drug overdose crisis: Organ failures and deaths on the rise in Fiji -Kiran
The overdose of drugs amongst people in Fiji has led to kidney failure, other organ failures, and even cases where individuals have gone immediately blind. Assistant M
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Drug use in Fiji becoming a grave concern
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Four primary school students, three boys from Year 8 and one from Year 7, were referred to police during an athletics meet in Suva yesterday after allegedly smoking marij
Real need to set up a drug rehab centre in Fiji, I know the pain as a parent – Pastor Tugi
An urgent call is being made to set up a drug rehabilitation Centre in the country, and Fiji Council of Churches General Secretary, Pastor Simione Tugi says he knows the
Drug overdose claims the lives of 8 street kids over 2 months
Worrying signs are emerging after revelations that 8 street kids have died due to drug overdose over the last two months. Assistant Minister for Women, Children and So
Outlaw motorcycle gangs have established their presence in Fiji and are involved in drug dealing/organized crime
Outlaw motorcycle gangs have established a presence in Pacific island countries, including Fiji, Cook Islands, Guam, Palau, and Tonga, which has been attributed, in part,
Huge amount of marijuana seized in Tacirua
More than 200 rolls of aluminium foil containing dried leaves and more than 1,000 small branches believed to be marijuana were seized in Tacirua. Assistant Commissione
Major concerns as Fiji growing as a hub for drug trafficking and emerging base for transnational organized crime networks
Fiji appears to be growing in importance as a regional hub for drug trafficking and an emerging base for transnational organized crime networks. A new UN Office on Dru
Counter Narcotics Bureau responsible for most arrests in cases dealing with drugs right now - Tikoduadua
The Counter Narcotics Bureau which was launched earlier this year, currently has around 80 members according to Minister for Home Affairs Pio Tikoduadua. Tikoduadua h
Art of Living Fiji to launch 'Say No to Drugs' event with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar visit to Fiji from India
The Art of Living Fiji is gearing up for its Say No to Drugs event from October 25th to 28th, focusing on combating substance abuse and its effects on mental health. T
Meth allegedly found in a Vunidawa school
White substances believed to be methamphetamine were found on a school compound in Vunidawa, Naitasiri. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Livai Driu says arr
We receive reports daily that children Under 18 are dealing drugs – Tabuya
More needs to be done to protect our children and youth from the dangers of using drugs so they can live productive lives after the Minister for Women, Children and Socia
12 arrested for alleged unlawful possession of meth, marijuana
12 people were arrested in the last 48 hours in connection with alleged unlawful possession of methamphetamine and marijuana. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operatio
15,000 suspected marijuana plants seized in Naqeletoka
An investigation is underway following the seizure of over 15,000 suspected marijuana plants by Tukavesi Police in the Naqeletoka farming area in Cakaudrove. Assistant
Drug raids lead to arrest of 2 men in Labasa
Two men have been arrested in Wailevu, Labasa following a drug seizure where several bags of dried leaves believed to be marijuana were found. Assistant Commissioner o
Major raids result in seizure of over 900 marijuana plants and arrests
Farm raids across Fiji resulting in the seizure of plants believed to be marijuana were conducted in Lau, Savusavu and Ovalau over the last 24-hour period where three peo
8 in custody for marijuana and methamphetamine
Eight people are in police custody following the seizure of marijuana and methamphetamine in all five policing divisions as a result of increased information sharing.
Drugs will have a devastating effect on our country if we do not say no to it – Prof. Prasad
Drugs is a national scourge, destroying the lives of not only individuals but communities and families, and it will have a devastating effect on our country if we do not
Rapid increase in drug cases in schools and amongst youth must stop – Professor Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has made a call that the rapid increase in drug cases in schools and amongst our youths must stop im
Drug-related arrests made over the weekend as police step up operation
The Fiji Police Force continues to step up on their drug operations following some drug-related arrests that occurred over the weekend. Police confirmed that a 31-year
135 people including 3 students charged with drug-related offences last month
135 people includimg three students were charged with drug-related offences, with some facing multiple counts. Acting Commissioner of Police Sakeo Raikaci says they re