Zoe Moore allegedly handed over meth to police before search
A police officer who was expected to search Zoe Maharaj Moore’s house for drugs has told the Suva Magistrates Court that when they arrived, Moore handed over the d
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Snap checks lead to drug arrests along Naweni Road
Four men are in custody after they were found in possession of sachets and small plastic bags containing dried leaves believed to be marijuana following snap checks condu
Drug issue in Fiji needs a wider response from the whole community - Japanese Ambassador
The drug issue in Fiji needs a wider response from the whole community.That is the strong message from Japanese Ambassador to Fiji, Hiroshi Tajima while speaking at
Zoe Moore's meth possession trial to begin tomorrow
The trial for former Hibiscus contestant Zoe Maharaj Moore, who was allegedly found with methamphetamine in 2020, will begin tomorrow. The trial was expected to begin
Lateef pleads not guilty to unlawful possession of illicit drugs
Former Suva-based lawyer Shazran Abdul Lateef has pleaded not guilty to unlawful possession of illicit drugs.Lateef appeared before Suva Magistrate Sufia Hamza this morni
Every child needs one adult to trust and believe in them
As Fiji faces increasing challenges with drugs, HIV and non-communicable diseases among young people, every child needs at least one responsible adult who believes in the
Ecuadorians in Vatia cocaine case claim cartel forced them to transport drugs
The defence counsel for the 4 Ecuadorian nationals accused in the $3 billion Vatia cocaine bust have alleged that their clients were kidnapped by a drug cartel a
Jone Vakarisi drugs hearing adjourned to 13th April
The case where Jone Vakarisi was found with drugs within the confines of the court in 2023 has been adjourned by the Suva High Court to 13th April.This is after the Offic
Immunity in $3B Vatia cocaine case conditional - ODPP
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions says immunity offered to those accused in the Vatia $3 billion cocaine bust is conditional and each accused person an
Calls for shared responsibility in tackling drug issues
Calls are being made for shared responsibility in addressing drug-related issues facing the country.Members of the public turned up in numbers to support the Drug Free Fi
Court dismisses strike out application by Sam Amine and others on $8.8M properties restrained due to link to drugs
The Lautoka High Court has today dismissed a strike-out application filed by the respondents in the matter of Denerau Fitness PTE LTD, Sam Amine, Rasha Kurdi and Mheri
Operation Sasamaki team uproots more than 7,000 plants believed to be marijuana in Natewa
More than 7,000 green plants believed to be marijuana were seized by the Operation Sasamaki team in the Northern Division.Police say a raid was conducted in the Qaranibal
Drug and violence concerns highlighted during Ram Naumi
As Indo-Fijians around the country celebrate Ram Naumi, growing concerns over drug abuse and violence have taken centre stage during this year’s observance. The Sh
Police investigate claims of misconduct during Kadavu drug raid
A drug operation in Kadavu has led to the arrest of a 40-year-old man and the seizure of over 2,600 plants believed to be marijuana, while claims have emerged regarding a
Immunity granted to 5 in $3B Vatia drug case, bail granted to Rokolati
Five people charged in relation to the $3 billion Vatia cocaine drug bust in January this year have been granted immunity by the Ba High Court.They are Munendra,Â
Bail ruling for Flagstaff and Rewa Street drug accused on April 2nd
The bail ruling for Flagstaff drug accused Joshua Ravula, along with Rewa Street drug accused Yu Yang Feng, Minghui Dai, Zhou Lan, Lagomarcino Baules, Ginna Choi, and Pen
Bail denied for Zoe Moore
The Suva Magistrates Court has denied bail to Zoe Maharaj Moore over charges relating to possession of a grenade and methamphetamine.She faces one count of unlawful posse
Thakor Punja's stay application dismissed, trial in Nov
The case against drug accused Thakor Punja will continue as the Suva Magistrate Yogesh Prasad has dismissed his stay on proceedings application due to abuse of process.Â
Avoid drugs and focus on yourselves - PS Sports Meli Nacuva
Fiji’s young athletes have been urged by the Permanent Secretary for Youth and Sports, Meli Nacuva to steer clear of drugs and focus on their personal develo
Vatia drug bust case adjourned to Monday
The hearing for the 16 accused persons linked to the $3 billion Vatia drug bust, which was scheduled for today, will now be called next Monday.Justice Samuela Qica has ad
Two men arrested for alleged meth possesion along Reservoir Road last night
Four men are in custody for separate cases of alleged unlawful possession of illicit drugs, with two men arrested along Reservoir Road last night after they were di