Spot checking students’ bags and drug tests should be explored – PM
It is a concern not only for schools, but also for the nation. These are the words of Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to the media regarding the two 17-year-old student
Tag: Drugs
24-year-old man charged with the unlawful possession of cocaine
A 24-year-old man will be produced in the Lautoka Magistrates Court today after he was charged with unlawful possession of illicit drugs namely, cocaine. Assistant Com
Govt takes firm stance to thwart drug networks – Prof. Prasad
The Fijian government is focused on strengthening our borders through the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service to deal with the drugs leaking into our country. This has be
Navua residents living in fear due to the high usage and dealing of drugs in their area
Residents living in areas like Viwawa in Navua have raised concerns about the high usage and dealing of illicit drugs in their area, and are calling for urgent Police act
Drugs stuffed in fish bellies from Kadavu
Some village heads from Kadavu have raised concerns that people are now stuffing drugs inside the bellies of fish and smuggling them to Suva and other areas around Fiji.
Push for National Inquiry on drug problems gaining traction – Prof. Biman
The need to set up a National Inquiry regarding drug issues in the country is one of the challenges that the Coalition Government is currently facing. This has been hi
Alzaid Ali and Grace Liuvoliga remanded after getting charged with unlawful possession and exportation of 12kg of cocaine
Two people who have been charged with 2 counts of unlawful possession of 12.33 kilograms of cocaine and 1 count of unlawful exportation of illicit drugs, have been remand
2 to appear in court for over 12kg cocaine seizure
A 48-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman have been charged in relation to the seizure of more than 12 kilograms of cocaine last week and will appear in the Lautoka Magis
We recognise the impact hard drugs is having on Fiji and are training the Fiji Navy – Commander Tesoniero
We recognise the impact hard drugs is having on Fiji and want to make sure that it is not only enforced at sea but to work and train the Fiji Navy and its partners to bet
People manufacturing meth on small scale in Fiji, large scale coming from abroad – ACP Waqa
There are indicators coming to us that people are manufacturing drugs on a small scale, especially methamphetamine. These were the comments made by Assistant Commissio
We aim to dismantle, disrupt and destroy the drug syndicates – ACP Waqa
As the fight against drugs continues in the country with the latest 12kg cocaine find in the west, Assistant Commissioner of Police for Crime, Mesake Waqa says they are t
Four people questioned in relation to the seizure of 12kg of cocaine
Four people are being questioned in relation to the seizure of more than 12 kilograms of cocaine which was destined for overseas delivery. The Assistant Commissioner o
More than 2,000 marijuana plants seized and 42 arrests made in the north from Jan 17th to Feb 12th
More than 2,000 marijuana plants were seized, and 42 arrests were made in the Northern division from January 17th to the 12th of this month. Assistant Commissioner of
94% increase in illicit drug cases recorded in Fiji in Jan 2024
Police have recorded a 94 percent increase in illicit drug cases as 169 cases were registered in January compared to 87 for the same period last year. 40 cases were as
Most of the drugs are on the streets already - AG
Most of the drugs are out on the streets already. This was highlighted by Attorney General Siromi Turaga while speaking during the seaport border control training.
Meth tampered with at Totogo Police Station
Methamphetamine seized in a bust was tampered with at the Crime Officer’s Office at Totogo Police Station in Suva on Friday night. fijivillage News received this
3 in custody for separate cases of meth and cocaine
Three people are in police custody in three separate cases after allegedly being found with methamphetamine and cocaine. A 54-year-old man is in custody following the
Woman found with more than 3kg of meth charged and to appear in court today
A 27-year-old woman has been charged after more than 3 kilograms of methamphetamine was found along Brown Street in a car following a chase on Friday. She is charged w
Police appeal for information amid rising concerns over meth
The Fiji Police Force is appealing for information in relation to drug activities in communities and to refrain from using methamphetamine because of the high health risk
Police intercept leads to arrest of 4 with meth while marijuana seized in North
Quick action by Police this morning led to an early morning intercept by the Nabua Quick Response Team which resulted in the arrest of two men and two women allegedly fou
Govt expenditure on drug combat highlighted as stakeholders meet to address youth drug abuse
Over the years, the government has been spending quite a substantial amount of money in trying to combat the drug trade. This has been highlighted by the Assistant Min