Drug convict King Khan appeals conviction and sentencing
Drug convict Imran Khan, also known as King Khan, is appealing his conviction and sentencing. Khan was convicted of unlawfully possessing 4.1364 grams of methamphetami
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Lateef pleads guilty to 2019 meth and marijuana possession charges
Former Suva lawyer Shazran Abdul Lateef has pleaded guilty to being in possession of methamphetamine and marijuana in December 2019.The trial was earlier vacated after Po
Fiji calls for urgent regional action against transnational crime and illicit drugs
Fiji is calling for urgent regional action to tackle the growing threat of transnational crime and illicit drugs, warning that the Pacific is increasingly being used as b
Judgement next Friday for 3 men over missing drug parcel assault that resulted in Zain Kaiyum's death
Abdul Imran Feroz Mohammed, Israel Daniel Adonai and Jone Mataitoga, who are charged over the assault that resulted in the death of Zain Kaiyum in Nasinu in 2023, will re
41-year-old man charged with possession of illicit drugs in Dokanaisuva
A 41-year-old man has been charged with possession of illicit drugs following a search of his vehicle at a Police checkpoint in Dokanaisuva, Tacirua Heights in Suva.Th
Excitement builds as Vodafone Friendly North Festival begins today
The Vodafone Friendly North Festival starts today with seven queens and three kings taking part at Subrail Park in Labasa. The festival is being held under the theme
More than 1,600 students reached through HIV and drug awareness programme, but knowledge gaps remain
More than 1,600 students have been reached through a one-year HIV and drug awareness programme, but important gaps in young people’s understanding of HIV testing,
More than 300 student cases reported to Substance Abuse Advisory Council this year - Naisele
More than 300 cases involving students have been reported to the Substance Abuse Advisory Council so far this year, mostly involving bullying, disrespectful behaviour and
3,143 students found with drugs in 2025
1,508 primary school students and 1,635 secondary school students were found with drugs last year, an increase by 2.4 percent.  While responding to a written questi
Methodist Church launches three-year campaign to tackle drugs and STIs
The Methodist Church of Fiji has launched a three-year campaign aimed at addressing the growing impact of drug use and sexually transmitted infections affecting communiti
Rewa Street and Flagstaff drug accused indicate they will remain silent
Josua Ravula, Ginna Choi, Peniasi Delai, Yu Yang Feng, Minghui Dai and Zhou Lan have indicated that they will remain silent in the Rewa Street and Flagstaff drug case.
Two more cocaine parcels found in Lau and Qamea, suspicious parcel found in Koro
Two more parcels confirmed to be cocaine have been discovered in Lau and Qamea while another suspicious parcel has been discovered in Koro today.Assistant Commissioner
Family breakdown among key factors behind street-connected children-Kiran
Family breakdown and emotional disconnection remain among the primary drivers of displacement among street-connected children.This was highlighted by Minister for Women,
Man charged with meth possession given option to testify or remain silent
Ronil Ritesh Sharma, who is charged with two counts of possession of illicit drugs has been given the option by the Suva Magistrates Court to remain silent, call witne
Fiji opens first adolescent drug recovery centre in Lautoka
Fiji’s first structured residential drug recovery programme specifically for teenage boys has opened in Lautoka, as concerns grow over alcohol and illicit drug use
Court rules Rewa St and Flagstaff drug accused have a case to answer
Suva Magistrate Sufia Hamza has ruled that the 6 people charged in the Rewa Street and Flagstaff drug case have a case to answer.It is alleged that Josua Ravula was found
Two juveniles among four arrested in Naweni drug operation
Four people, including two juveniles, are in custody after they were allegedly found with illicit drugs believed to be marijuana in Naweni, Cakaudrove.Police say the arre
Four arrested in Lautoka drug raids
Four people have been arrested following two separate drug raids conducted by the Joint Task Force in Lautoka.Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Kasiano Vusonil
Hope Festival brings Sigatoka community together against drugs
A community-led Hope Festival in Sigatoka has brought people together with a strong message against drug abuse, particularly among young people.The festival, held at Navi
More than 2,000 suspected marijuana plants seized in Vatuyalewa mountain range
More than two thousand plants believed to be marijuana was seized by the Northern Division Operations team in the Vatuyalewa mountain range.Assistant Commissioner of Poli
Supreme Court to decide whether Rahman faces retrial or acquittal in 39.5kg cocaine case
The Supreme Court will decide at a later date whether Fiji-Canadian national Joshua Aziz Rahman should face a new trial or be acquitted over the 39.5 kilograms of cocaine