The urgency to appoint a new COMPOL is recognized - Tikoduadua
Minister for Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua says the recent conviction of the suspended Commissioner of Police would have, in practice, created a vacancy in the office of t
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RFMF’s proposal on use of firearms in law enforcement must be carefully considered - Tikoduadua
Minister for Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua says the use of firearms in law enforcement must be carefully considered, with robust legislative support and clear guidelines t
Drastic increase of patients connected to illicit drug use at Saint Giles Hospital
It is time to act now to deal with the drug problem in the country as facilities like Saint Giles Hospital, which is the only psychiatric hospital in Fiji, is recording a
Ministry of Home Affairs Talanoa Session on Illicit Drugs and Substance Use Disorders in Fiji
Related drugs stories: Multi-million dollar hard drug busts in Nadi by Police Drug fight escalates following rising discoveries around FijiAn indepth look into the
RFMF proposes to Govt for use of firearms in tackling drug issues with Police where needed
The pervasive threat of illicit drugs has emerged as a pressing concern, rapidly infiltrating and destabilizing our society therefore the Republic of Fiji Military Forces
Drug issues are a major problem in the i-Taukei and Christian community – Tikoduadua
The Minister for Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua, is urging Christian and i-Taukei community leaders to take action in reducing drug-related crimes, as this is a major probl
Bluetoothing and chemsex are super dangerous - Dr Devi
Head of Family Health from the Ministry of Health, Doctor Rachel Devi says bluetoothing and chemsex are super dangerous and this year alone, they are noticing an increase
Drug use in schools increased to 3,500 cases in the last year - Naisele
Drug use in schools has increased in the past 3 years as in 2021 there were about 2,400 reported cases, in 2022, they were 2,800 cases and last year, it increased to 3,50
We cannot have officers involved in drugs in the Police Force – Acting COMPOL
Acting Commissioner of Police Juki Fong Chew has made it clear that the Police Force cannot have officers who are involved in drugs. While speaking at the Responding T
Persons with disabilities at high risk of substance abuse -National Council for Persons with Disabilities
Persons living with disabilities can be at a high risk of substance abuse because of the challenges they face, for instance it can be a coping mechanism for them because
Tikoduadua urges Police to clean up their house before serving others
As concerns continue to be raised about Police Officers allegedly being involved in drug-related crimes, the Minister for Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua, is calling on the
More reports coming in on drugs - Tikoduadua
Minister for Home Affairs Pio Tikoduadua says the drug issues in the country has spread like wildfire over the past 12 months as there is a lot of reporting on this issue
Medical professionals are not providing syringes for drug users - MOH
The recent media reports claiming that medical professionals are providing syringes to members of the public are unfounded and inaccurate. This has been confirmed by t
3 in custody following meth and marijuana seizure in Labasa
Three people are in custody following the seizure of illicit substances believed to be methamphetamine and marijuana in the Northern Division over the last 48 hours. A
National Talanoa Session on Responding to Illicit Drugs in Fiji Symposium to be held today
The Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is organizing a two days’ National Talanoa Session on Respo
Vanua of Nawaka condemns the sale and use of drugs in Nadi
The Vanua of Nawaka in Nadi has strongly condemned the sale and use of drugs by the people of their community, and Tui Nawaka Ratu Joeli Bulu says they will not condone i
6 people arrested in separate drug raids
Six people have been arrested in separate drug raids conducted by the Fiji Detector Dog Unit and the Fiji Police Force this week. Assistant Commissioner of Police Oper
Meth and marijuana seized in Sakoca and Nanuku
Two people have been arrested following separate drug raids by the police in Sakoca and Nanuku Settlement. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Livai Driu says
47-year-old Tacirua Heights man allegedly found packing meth
A 47-year-old man from Tacirua Heights is in police custody after he was found allegedly packing white substances believed to be methamphetamine. This was following a
Young children aged 8 and 9 years are being used to sell drugs – ACP Ganivatu
Shocking numbers have been revealed by the Assistant Commissioner of Police Internal Affairs and Professional Standards, Sakeo Ganivatu on the broad impact of drugs in th
6 people arrested in separate drug raids around Viti Levu and Vanua Levu
Joint raids conducted by the Fiji Detector Dog Unit over the weekend led to the arrest of six men in separate drug raids in Lami, Nadi and Labasa. Assistant Commission