We should not call it a war against drugs - Dean
We should not call it a war against drugs, because every time you add the word 'war' it has a bad connotation. Former FM96 Sports Editor Aiyaz Dean who is based in Haw
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Police concerned about children's involvement with drugs
With the growing concerns about the involvement of children in drugs and other activities that are harmful to their lives, the Fiji Police Force has taken the initiative
Koroi says her heart cries because Fiji doesn't have treatment centres for drugs
My heart just cries when I think about the drug problems in Fiji, because it does not have treatment centres for drugs. Dialysis Technician, Laisani Koroi highlighted
12 people arrested in separate drug raids in Savusavu, Nausori and Nadi
12 people have been arrested in separate drug raids in Savusavu, Nausori and Nadi. Police say a raid conducted in the Northern Division resulted in the discovery of mo
Counter Narcotics Bureau to be headed by someone from abroad - Tikoduadua
As Cabinet has approved the establishment of a Fiji Counter Narcotics Bureau which will be an independent institution under the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration,
Time to put plan into action - National Counter Narcotics Strategy 2023-2028 endorsed by cabinet
Hopes are high that the fight against drugs in the country will gain momentum after Cabinet endorsed the National Counter Narcotics Strategy 2023 to 2028. This follows
Talks in progress to test waste water to determine the highest drug content areas in Fiji - PM
Following serious concerns regarding the increased prevalence of drugs in Fiji where the country is also being used as a transit point for New Zealand and Australia, Prim
More than 1,200 plants believed to be marijuana uprooted in Savusavu
Police have seized more than 1,200 plants believed to be marijuana from a farm in the Nukunuku area, Natewa, Savusavu. Assistant Commissioner of Police – Operat
Nadi takes on the drug battle
Around 200 people from various churches, Turaga ni Yavusa, Turaga ni Koro, Women’s and Youth Groups turned up in numbers to be part of the drugs awareness campaign
We must not show mercy to those selling drugs - Tikoduadua
Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Pio Tikoduadua has given a stern warning to those people involved in the drug business that mercy will not be shown to them as t
Tikoduadua says drugs is a national security issue
With the increasing number of drugs cases and cases of some drug users even raping their mother and sister, the Minister of Home Affairs Pio Tikoduadua says this is an is
641 drug-related offences recorded from January to April, 36 were for heroin, cocaine and meth
641 drug-related offences have been recorded during the first four months of this year where 36 were for heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine while 505 were associated wit
Dialogue underway to ban Pseudoephedrine in the country
Minister of Health Doctor Atonio Lalabalavu is currently having dialogue with various Ministries and stakeholders regarding the ban of Pseudoephedrine in the country and
Drug test kits could be introduced in school- Radrodro
The Ministry for Education is considering introducing drug testing kits in schools to combat the rising issue of illicit drug use among students. This has been highlig
More than 1,400 marijuana plants seized in Vusasivo
More than 1,400 plants believed to be marijuana were seized from the Vusasivo farming area in the Northern Division. Police say a team from the Tukavesi Police Station
Govt will assess proposal by RFMF on use of firearms to assist Police in certain drug cases - PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has echoed sentiments of safety and the need for certain procedures that has to be followed in light of the recent proposal made by the Rep
Acting Director of Substance Abuse Advisory Council to appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 8 tonight
Acting Director of the National Substance Abuse Advisory Council, Josua Naisele will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 8 tonight. The show will
Counter Narcotics Strategy to be rolled out over the next 12 months in Fiji
After the two-day National Talanoa Session on Responding to Illicit Drugs in Fiji, the government, Civil Society Organisations, NGOs, faith-based organisations, and the r
3 people arrested following meth seizure in Koronivia
Three men were arrested following a raid in Koronivia where white substances believed to be methamphetamine were seized on Friday night. Assistant Commissioner of Poli
Injectable drugs contribute to 25% of HIV cases this year – Dr Devi
The Ministry of Health has noticed an increase in injectable drugs that contributes to almost 25 percent of HIV cases this year however this needs to be verified further
Talking about drugs 5 years ago would be behind closed doors - Volatabu
Five years ago we could not have this kind of setting, it was behind closed doors, we would not talk about drugs in the church, Vanua, lomani-koro or at home. Drug Fre