Rise in drug abuse among street dwellers, many tested positive for HIV - Kiran
The rise in drug abuse, HIV cases and homelessness among Fiji’s youth population has become a growing crisis and the government is ramping up efforts to address th
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EIA conducted before court approved 4.15 tonne meth destruction – SSP Vusonilawe
Director of Operations Senior Superintendent of Police Kasiano Vusonilawe says before the Court issued the notice for destruction for 4.15 tonnes of methamphetamine, they
Ajai Punja granted bail in unlawful possession of illicit drug case
Prominent businessman Ajai Punja has been granted bail in the sum of $500 by the Nadi Magistrates Court this afternoon. Punja is charged with one count of unlawful pos
Police destroy 4.15 tonnes of meth at Dignified Crematorium
Police have started destroying 4.15 tonnes of methamphetamine as per a High Court Order dated 13th December, 2024, at the Dignified Crematorium this morning. Assistant
Marijuana found at businessman's home in Denarau
A prominent Lautoka businessman staying in Denarau has been released from Police custody after a raid conducted on Friday afternoon at the home, resulted in the discovery
Businessman's home raided, substances believed to be meth and marijuana found
A prominent Lautoka businessman staying in Nadi has been taken in for questioning after he was allegedly found in possession of substances believed to be methamphetamine
Police raid various parts of the country and make arrests regarding drugs
Police conducted raids in all parts of the country, and a 39 man from the western division was arrested after he was found with dried leaves and seeds believed to be mari
3 arrested for alleged meth possession in Saweni
Three people have been arrested for an alleged case of unlawful possession of methamphetamine in Saweni, Lautoka this morning. Police say officers from the Fiji Detect
Man and woman arrested after drug bust in Kinoya
A man and a woman have been taken into custody after allegedly being found with dried leaves believed to be marijuana in Kinoya. Police say a team from the Fiji Police
Two women arrested in Sakoca for alleged possession of marijuana, cash, alcohol, mobile phones and other stolen items
Two women are in custody following another raid conducted at Sakoca settlement that resulted in the discovery of dried leaves believed to be marijuana, cash, alcohol, sev
4 men remanded in custody for alleged meth and marijuana possession
The four men who were allegedly found with methamphetamine and marijuana during a drug raid at the Nanuku Settlement in Vatuwaqa on Saturday have been remanded in custody
4 to front court for alleged meth and marijuana possession in Vatuwaqa
The four men who were allegedly found with methamphetamine and marijuana during a drug raid at the Nanuku Settlement in Vatuwaqa on Saturday have been charged and will ap
Woman arrested for possession of illicit substances
A woman was arrested at the Mead Road housing complex yesterday after police discovered alleged illicit substances during a raid. Assistant Commissioner of Police Oper
Lambert Kuruvoli remanded for allegedly importing 2.3kg of meth
33-year-old Lambert Kuruvoli has been remanded by the Nadi Magistrates Court for allegedly importing and unlawfully possessing about 2.3 kilograms of methamphetamine.
33-year-old arrested at Nadi Airport for alleged meth possession
A 33-year-old Fijian national was arrested at the Nadi International Airport last Friday after substance alleged to be methamphetamine was found in his possession upon ar
Police do not need to arm its officers but will engage the RFMF if there’s security threats - Raikaci
Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police Sakeo Raikaci says they would like to reiterate that the Fiji Police Force, based on current threat assessments, does not need to arm
Pastors and church ministers need the knowledge to preach about drugs and HIV – Rev Tugi
Fiji Council of Churches Board member and Fiji Evangelical Fellowship General Secretary Reverend Simione Tugi is calling on the government to provide training to pastors
Concerns raised regarding sex workers after woman’s body found along Rewa St
A man living in Rewa Street has expressed his concerns regarding the sex workers often gathering in the area at night after a 34-year-old woman was found dead in a vacant
Bavai granted bail while Kolikenakorotubu remanded for unlawful possession of meth in Mead Rd, Nabua
26-year-old Laisiasa Bavai has been granted bail while 29-year-old Mikaele Kolikenakorotubu has been remanded in custody for alleged unlawful possession of methamphetamin
3 Labasa youths accused of killing elderly beggar and stealing from him to appear in court today
Three youths who allegedly assaulted an elderly beggar to death and stole his money to buy liquor will appear in Labasa Magistrates Court today. Police say they are fa
Two men charged in relation to unlawful possession of meth in Mead Road, Nabua
Two men from Mead Road Housing have been charged with unlawful possession of illicit drugs following a raid on Friday. Police say the 29-year-old has been charged with