Be responsible and make the right choice against drugs
Students from all over Suva came out in numbers for an oratory contest at Suva Grammar School to talk about the effects of drugs in Fiji. With the theme for Internatio
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More than 2,000 plants believed to be marijuana found in North
More than 2,000 plants believed to be marijuana have been found in three farms in the Northern Division and Police are yet to identify the owners. Assistant Commission
Some people in authority involved in drugs, we want to find them - PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says we need to get to the bottom of the drug situation in Fiji because there must be some people in the various authorities that should be
More than 10 people arrested after seizure of white and green drugs
More than 10 people have been arrested after the seizure of illicit drugs in the past 48 hours. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations, Livai Driu says snap check
Parents will be answerable to the law if caught using their children to peddle drugs in schools - Vanawalu
The Ministry of Education is warning parents that they will be liable and answerable to the law if they are caught using their children to peddle drugs in schools. Ass
Meth and marijuana seized after raids conducted by Police
Multiple raids conducted in the last 24-hour period resulted in the discovery of alleged illicit substances as well as money believed to be proceeds of crime. Assistan
Drugs is not for Kadavu and Fiji – Kadavu Provincial Chairman
Kadavu Provincial Council Chair Isikeli Vuniwaqa is sending a strong message to the people of Kadavu that they need to step away from drugs because drugs is not for Kadav
Drugs is a contributing factor in violence and criminal activities – Vanawalu
As serious concerns are being raised on the prevalence of drugs in our communities, according to reports, drugs is a contributing factor in violence and criminal activiti
$2 million allocated to Narcotics Bureau, Govt sets tax holiday for drug rehab centre setup
To fight drugs, $2 million has been allocated in the 2024/2025 National Budget to establish a Narcotics Bureau within the Ministry of Home Affairs. Minister for Financ
Two men arrested for the discovery of meth in a car in Navua
Two men have been arrested following the discovery of white crystals believed to be methamphetamine in a car in Navua. Police say the 32 and 38-year-old were travellin
Students voice concerns about drugs and call for urgent action
Students are now voicing their concerns about the deadly impact that drugs have on their lives and are calling for action from everyone, especially, parents. During th
We are taking the drug problem head on and you will see action - Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says we are about 10 years late to come out with a comprehensive National Counter Narcotics Strateg
Fiji launches Counter Narcotics Strategy 2023-2028
It is a milestone achievement for the country today as Deputy Prime Minister and Acting Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Professor Biman Prasad launched the Nati
Work with the Govt to tackle the issue of drugs - Kamikamica
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Cooperatives and Communications, Manoa Kamikamica has urged the Lau Provincial Council to work with the government in tackli
National Counter Narcotics Strategy 2023 to 2028 to be launched tomorrow
The National Counter Narcotics Strategy 2023 to 2028 will be launched by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad tomorrow as we mark the In
Children sniffing glue, sale of marijuana and meth in the open – Nanuku resident
What used to be hidden before is now just being done out in the open, from children walking around sniffing glue to the sale of marijuana and methamphetamine. Nanuku S
Fiji’s concerned about the increase in drug related crimes – Tikoduadua
Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Pio Tikoduadua says Fiji’s current laws are inadequate to deal with the drug issues and they are working on legal reforms
Fiji Correction Services urges public to help combat prison drug infiltration
The Fiji Correction Services pleads with all Fijians to help stop the infiltration of drugs in prison centres after methamphetamine was found behind prison walls, but the
18 people arrested for unlawful possession of meth and marijuana
18 people were arrested for unlawful possession of methamphetamine and marijuana from Friday till yesterday. Assistant Commissioner of Police – Operations, Liva
3 cases regarding involvement of Police in drugs currently in court
Police involvement in drug-related crimes is a challenge for the Fiji Police Force, as 3 cases are currently in court, and more cases are being investigated. Acting Co
Parents must prioritise their children - Tikoduadua
Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Pio Tikoduadua is calling on parents and communities to take responsibility for looking after children as the government cannot