2 men arrested in separate drug-related cases in Nabouwalu
A 49-year-old man has been arrested after Police Officers discovered five green plants believed to be marijuana in his farm in Nabouwalu, Bua yesterday. While confirmi
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Australian Govt warns of potential risks around drink spiking and methanol poisoning through consuming alcoholic drinks
The Australian Government has updated it’s travel advisory for Fiji as they have stated for Australians travelling to Fiji to be alert to the potential risks arou
Court grants the destruction of $2B worth of meth
The Lautoka High Court has granted the State’s application for the destruction of the $2 billion worth of methamphetamine. This is in relation to the case of J
Large quantities of marijuana and suki found at the Naboro prison farm this morning
The Fiji Correction Services (FCS) continues its commitment to eradicating illicit drug smuggling in prison facilities, with another significant discovery made early this
Police seek assistance in locating Cathy Tuirabe and Viliame Colowailiku who have absconded bail
Police are appealing to members of the public on the whereabouts of Cathy Tuirabe and Viliame Colowaliku. Police say the two are on a bench warrant for the case in rel
$2B meth case : Tuirabe and Colawaliku who were out on bail now on the run, ruling on destroying of drugs on Friday
The High Court has revealed that two accused persons in the $2 billion methamphetamine bust case, Cathy Tuirabe and Viliame Colawaliku who are on bench warrant, have absc
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
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