40-year-old man arrested in Caubati for drug possession
A 40-year-old man was arrested in Caubati following a raid that resulted in the discovery of several dried branches and leaves wrapped in aluminium foil believed to be ma
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Huge potential for faith-based organisations in changing suicide narrative – Dr Pandit
The Medical Superintendent of St Giles Hospital, Dr Balram Pandit, says there is a huge potential for faith-based organisations to work with health officials in changing
Discussions on the Counter Narcotic Bureau Bill has begun
The workshop on the Counter Narcotics Bureau Bill started yesterday with a discussion centred on the initiative to fight drugs in the country. Assistant Minister of Ho
First-ever Drugs and Social Issues Taskforce meeting focuses on protecting children from drugs
The first-ever Drugs and Social Issues Taskforce meeting, specifically targeting drugs and other related social problems in our schools, was held at the Grand Pacific Hot
Police steps up drug operations in red zone areas
Police have stepped up their drug operations as they have consistently conducted snap checks in areas that are tagged as red zones and it has led to the recent arrest of
5 men allegedly involved in illicit drug trade arrested in Nadi after raid
A joint Serious and Organised Crime Unit team from Suva and the West conducted a raid in Nadi on Thursday afternoon, leading to the arrest of five men allegedly involved
3 people in custody for meth and marijuana as policing operations heightened
Three people are in police custody for unlawful possession of illicit drugs believed to be marijuana and methamphetamine after spot checks conducted by officers on foot p
Progress into investigations regarding alleged drug kingpin yet to be revealed
Police are yet to reveal any progress in relation to the 29-year-old man held for questioning who is believed to be a key player in the local illicit drug trade. He wa
More than 600 marijuana plants seized, 3 men arrested in Rakiraki
More than 600 plants believed to be marijuana have been seized during a recent police raid on a farm in the interior of Nalawa, Rakiraki. Assistant Commissioner of Pol
People getting married at young age linked to rising social issues - Ivone Lemoya
People getting married at a young age is a contributing factor to the increase in issues related to drugs and other social problems in our community. This has been hig
Lal calls for Tabuya’s removal
Opposition MP, Ketan Lal is today calling on the Prime Minister to take immediate and decisive action by removing the Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection,
Methodist Church President urges congregation to lead the fight against drugs
The President of the Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma, Reverend Semisi Turagavou has made a call to his church members to take the lead in the fight against drugs, gi
Tubuna calls for collective action to fight drugs in Naitasiri
The Assistant Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Sakiusa Tubuna, is calling on the province of Naitasiri for a collective effort in the fight against the infi
We need urgent action, drugs and crime sounding like a broken record player – GCC Chair
Talking about drugs, sexual violence, other crimes and increasing HIV cases is now sounding like a broken record player, and we now need to urgently address these issues
No child loitering after 9pm, no drug dealing and usage – Sabeto Village
Sabeto Village chiefs have taken their own initiative in eradicating drug dealing and usage in the area, and set up a Police committee within the village made up of ex Po
Two opposition Members of Parliament oppose the death penalty
Two Opposition Members of Parliament, Ketan Lal and Virendra Lal have opposed the statement made by the Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection Lynda Tabuya t
Why are drug kingpins not being tracked and arrested by now – GCC Chair
Great Council of Chiefs Chairman Ratu Viliame Seruvakula is raising the question why are the drug kingpins not being tracked and arrested for a number of months and years
Government to establish Child Well-being Centre for drug rehabilitation - Tabuya
The government is taking significant steps to address the growing issue of drug addiction among children by establishing a Child Well-being Centre. This has been highl
We are concerned and disappointed that parents are using children to peddle drugs – Kuruleca
The Education Ministry is concerned and disappointed that some parents are using their children to peddle drugs and are calling on them to stop, and determine what they
Tamavua Village bans long-term visitors to prevent drug related activities
The villagers of Tamavua in Naitasiri are united in their decision not to allow visitors to stay in their village for more than two weeks. Tamavua Headman Sunia Malewa
Fiji records 42% spike in illicit drug cases and 52% increase in overall crime rate in July
The number of illicit drugs cases increased by 42 percent last month, having recorded 188 cases when compared to the 132 cases for the same period last year, according to