Jone Vakarisi drugs hearing adjourned to 13th April
The case where Jone Vakarisi was found with drugs within the confines of the court in 2023 has been adjourned by the Suva High Court to 13th April.This is after the Offic
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Immunity in $3B Vatia cocaine case conditional - ODPP
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions says immunity offered to those accused in the Vatia $3 billion cocaine bust is conditional and each accused person an
Calls for shared responsibility in tackling drug issues
Calls are being made for shared responsibility in addressing drug-related issues facing the country.Members of the public turned up in numbers to support the Drug Free Fi
Court dismisses strike out application by Sam Amine and others on $8.8M properties restrained due to link to drugs
The Lautoka High Court has today dismissed a strike-out application filed by the respondents in the matter of Denerau Fitness PTE LTD, Sam Amine, Rasha Kurdi and Mheri
Operation Sasamaki team uproots more than 7,000 plants believed to be marijuana in Natewa
More than 7,000 green plants believed to be marijuana were seized by the Operation Sasamaki team in the Northern Division.Police say a raid was conducted in the Qaranibal
Drug and violence concerns highlighted during Ram Naumi
As Indo-Fijians around the country celebrate Ram Naumi, growing concerns over drug abuse and violence have taken centre stage during this year’s observance. The Sh
Police investigate claims of misconduct during Kadavu drug raid
A drug operation in Kadavu has led to the arrest of a 40-year-old man and the seizure of over 2,600 plants believed to be marijuana, while claims have emerged regarding a
Immunity granted to 5 in $3B Vatia drug case, bail granted to Rokolati
Five people charged in relation to the $3 billion Vatia cocaine drug bust in January this year have been granted immunity by the Ba High Court.They are Munendra,Â
Bail ruling for Flagstaff and Rewa Street drug accused on April 2nd
The bail ruling for Flagstaff drug accused Joshua Ravula, along with Rewa Street drug accused Yu Yang Feng, Minghui Dai, Zhou Lan, Lagomarcino Baules, Ginna Choi, and Pen
Bail denied for Zoe Moore
The Suva Magistrates Court has denied bail to Zoe Maharaj Moore over charges relating to possession of a grenade and methamphetamine.She faces one count of unlawful posse
Thakor Punja's stay application dismissed, trial in Nov
The case against drug accused Thakor Punja will continue as the Suva Magistrate Yogesh Prasad has dismissed his stay on proceedings application due to abuse of process.Â
Avoid drugs and focus on yourselves - PS Sports Meli Nacuva
Fiji’s young athletes have been urged by the Permanent Secretary for Youth and Sports, Meli Nacuva to steer clear of drugs and focus on their personal develo
Vatia drug bust case adjourned to Monday
The hearing for the 16 accused persons linked to the $3 billion Vatia drug bust, which was scheduled for today, will now be called next Monday.Justice Samuela Qica has ad
Two men arrested for alleged meth possesion along Reservoir Road last night
Four men are in custody for separate cases of alleged unlawful possession of illicit drugs, with two men arrested along Reservoir Road last night after they were di
Archbishop Chong says Police are not doing their job on the ground when it comes to drugs
The Head of the Catholic Church in Fiji, Archbishop Peter Loy Chong says Police are not effectively doing their job on the ground when it comes to dealing with drug
Death penalty for drug manufacturing and 20% pay cut for MPs -Sharma
The introduction of the death penalty for deliberate drug manufacturing and a 20 percent reduction in MPs’ salaries has been proposed by Opposition MP Rinesh Sh
FNU cooperates with police following recent drug-related investigation at Samabula Campus
The Fiji National University says it remains committed to maintaining a drug-free learning environment following a recent police investigation at its Derrick Campus in Sa
Fiji plans new maritime police bases to combat drug trafficking - Acting AG Siromi Turaga
The Government is seeking support from international partners to establish police maritime forward bases in Lakeba, Savusavu, Denarau and Levuka, along with the acquisiti
Trial date for Thakor Punja to be set next Friday
The trial date for Thakor Punja will be set next Friday by the Suva Magistrates Court.Punja is charged with one count each of unlawful possession of 0.84 grams of methamp
ODPP reviewing Court of Appeal decision in Joshua Rahman case
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is currently reviewing the decision by the Court of Appeal to quash the conviction and set aside the sentence of Fiji
Drug infiltration in prisons, security and health risks on the rise - Acting Corrections Commissioner
Fiji’s prisons are under constant pressure as drugs continue to infiltrate correctional facilities, creating serious security and health risks. Acting Corrections