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
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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
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
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