Olivia Tawake stresses collective action to address drugs and HIV in Fiji
If we want to tackle drugs we need to tackle HIV. This has been highlighted by the representative from the Taskforce for Juvenile and Street Kids in Fiji, Olivia Vosa
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Govt should tackle the supply and demand chain to tackle drugs in Fiji - Naupoto
The aspect of tackling the drug problem is a deterrent, as studies have shown that it is not the severity of punishment that deters criminal behaviour rather it is the ce
$2B meth bust : Our main concern is to monitor their bail conditions – Acting COMPOL
Acting Police Commissioner, Juki Fong Chew confirms that their main concern now after the three accused persons in the $2 billion methamphetamine bust case were released
Emerging drug threats : Narco-subs carrying huge amount of drugs found in the Pacific
Narco-subs carrying a huge amount of drugs found in the Pacific is now demonstrating the need for effective maritime security cooperation more than ever before. It has
$2B Meth Bust Case : Ho yet to source $15,000 to get bail, Logaivalu and Aukerea pay cash bail bonds
Despite strong opposition to bail by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Justin Ho, Louie Logaivalu and Jale Aukerea who are charged in relation to the $2
Bag checks are a must in schools to protect children from drug exploitation - Tabuya
Bag checks in schools should be made compulsory to combat the growing issue of children being exploited as drug peddlers. This was raised by Minister for Women, Childr
Current budget sufficient for initial drug rehab centre initiative - Prof. Prasad
The current budget allocation by the government is sufficient to begin some of the necessary work for the drug rehabilitation centre. This has been highlighted by the
14-year-old girl walking on the street in school uniform and high on meth
A police officer has been reminding some youths in the community about a 14-year-old girl who was found walking along the road in school uniform with visible needle marks
Students warned about internet dangers and drug links
As the Central Division Drug-Free Awareness Campaign has concluded, students of Saint John Bosco Primary School, Narere Primary School and Basden College were reminded ab
Students reminded of their role in fighting societal challenges such as drugs
Students of Kalabu Primary School and CMF Primary School have been reminded of their rights as children and their responsibilities, emphasizing that they should not assum
More than 400 marijuana plants seized in Tacilevu
More than 400 plants believed to be marijuana were seized in the Tacilevu farming area in Naweni Village, Cakaudrove during a drug raid conducted yesterday. Assistant
181 cases of illicit drugs recorded last month
181 cases of illicit drugs were recorded by the Fiji Police Force last month with 176 related to the unlawful possession of illicit drugs and 5 cases of unlawful cultivat
New drug test policy to be introduced soon for police officers
A new drug test policy will be soon introduced in the Fiji Police Force to take the lead role in changing public perception towards the involvement of officers in drug-re
Student in Ovalau allegedly found with marijuana
A student from a prominent school in Ovalau was found in possession of a branch of leaves believed to be marijuana, two weeks ago and is now under investigation. Polic
People unite in fight against drugs: Stakeholders and communities called to action
The fight against drugs in our nation requires collaboration among stakeholders, the government, communities, and individuals to make a difference in our lives and work t
KOICA proposes National Recovery Centre to address Fiji’s drug crisis
With the country struggling to handle the drug crisis and addiction, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is proposing to set up a National Alcohol and Othe
Marijuana seized and suspects arrested during Suva carrier stand raid
Police raided two vehicles at the carrier stand in Suva and seized several parcels of dried leaves believed to be marijuana. Police say investigations continue and the
6,659 drug cases recorded in 5 years with 1,615 cases recorded last year - ACP Raikaci
6,659 drug cases were recorded by the Fiji Police Force over the last five years, with last year seeing the highest with 1,615 cases. Acting Commissioner of Police, S
Man allegedly tries to tamper with surveillance cameras where the $2B worth of meth is stored by Police
A man is in custody after he was allegedly trying to tamper with surveillance cameras where the seized $2 billion worth of methamphetamine is being stored by Police. A
6 arrested in drug raids while meth, marijuana, and cash seized
Two men and a woman were arrested yesterday after the Police K9 and Detector Dog Unit discovered methamphetamine, suspected stolen property, and foreign and local currenc
Hundreds of syringes and needles wash up near Rifle Range in Vatuwaqa
Concerns have been raised after hundreds of syringes and needles were found along Rifle Range in Vatuwaqa. Pita Simpson, who lives close by says his brother had discov