Lau fishermen discover suspected drug packages on Ogea Island
Fears are growing in Lau after fishermen on Ogea Island reportedly discovered multiple packages suspected to contain illicit drugs washed ashore, raising concerns about t
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Gudru granted bail while Maharaj further remanded in grenade and meth case
Ledua Gudru, who is jointly charged with Zoe Maharaj in relation to the alleged possession of a grenade and methamphetamine, has been granted bail.Gudru's case has been c
Internal police investigation underway after evidence disappears in Lateef drug case
An internal police investigation is now underway following the disappearance of physical and documentary evidence in a case involving former Suva lawyer and convicted dru
ODPP given 1 month to gather evidence in Shonal Sharma cocaine import case
The Suva Magistrates Court has given the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions one month to collect all information from Police in regards to the investigation wh
Nadi businessman Anand Kumar aka Bobby allegedly linked to $3B Vatia cocaine bust remanded in custody
Nadi businessman Anand Kumar also known as Bobby who is alleged to have been involved in the $3 billion Vatia cocaine bust, appeared in the Tavua Magistrates Court this m
Nadi businessman charged over alleged cocaine importation, to appear in Tavua Court today
A Nadi businessman will appear in the Tavua Magistrates Court today after being charged in relation to the unlawful importation of illicit drugs, namely cocaine, seize
Fiji records 2,016 new HIV cases and 117 HIV-related deaths in 2025
Fiji recorded 2,016 new HIV cases in 2025, marking a 27 percent increase from the previous year, while 117 people including children have died from HIV related illnesses.
Hungarian national facing meth charges remains in custody
A Hungarian national charged with the unlawful importation and possession of methamphetamine has been further remanded in custody.Fonta Laszlo appeared in the Lautoka Hig
Drugs do not erase stress but amplifies them - Nasorovakawalu
Director of Nursing at St Giles Hospital, Miliakere Nasorovakawalu, has reminded students that drugs do not erase stress but instead amplify it.Speaking at the Internatio
More than $4.8m in assets restrained following Christchurch drug investigation
A major police operation targeting the trafficking of highly addictive Class A drugs, including cocaine and methamphetamine, in Christchurch has resulted in the restraint
Buarua still missing while Zoe Moore appears in court for drug related charges
Ratu Meli Buarua, who is charged alongside Zoe Maharaj Moore for alleged possession of drugs and property suspected to be proceeds of crime, remains missing after failing
Evidence missing in Lateef drug case
A methamphetamine and marijuana possession case against former Suva lawyer Shazran Abdul Lateef could be dismissed after both the documentary and physical evidence in the
Zoe Moore acquitted of meth possession charge after nearly six years
Drug accused Zoe Maharaj Moore has been acquitted by the Suva Magistrates Court where she was charged for allegedly possessing 0.0083 grams of methamphetamine on July
Lami women raise alarm over drugs, water shortages and traffic woes
Drugs, water shortages and water are among the key concerns raised by women across the Lami corridor during a constituency meeting.Women from informal settlements and reg
Claims of police vehicles being used in drug activities must be verified - Naivalurua
Minister for Policing Ioane Naivalurua says allegations that police vehicles are being used in drug-related activities are serious and must be properly verified before an
The illicit drug trade is no longer a localized issue - Turaga
Acting Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Siromi Turaga says the illicit drug trade in Fiji is a genuine concern and it is causing damage to our families, communi
Australia’s biggest cocaine bust exposes alleged police rift
Australians are paying some of the world’s highest prices for cocaine, making the country a lucrative target for violent international drug cartels. That is one of
Authorities raid Legalega property in suspected drug operation, no arrests made
A joint police and military operation in Nadi this morning resulted in a raid at Legalega as authorities acted on information relating to alleged drug-related activities.
Traditional leaders in west encouraged to help tackle drug threat
The Roko Tui and Turaga ni Koro in the Western Division have been encouraged to work with the Joint Counter Narcotics Task Force to address the narcotics threat in the co
Bail pending appeal hearing for Lateef adjourned to June 19th
The bail pending appeal hearing for former Suva lawyer Shazran Abdul Lateef has been adjourned to the 19th of June. A bail pending appeal hearing is held when a convicted
International drug investigations team to be set up in Colombia following Pacific crime summit
To combat the growing threat of illicit drugs in the region, a new International Joint Investigations Team will be set up in Colombia to target traffickers as the Austral