Huge amount of marijuana seized in Tacirua
More than 200 rolls of aluminium foil containing dried leaves and more than 1,000 small branches believed to be marijuana were seized in Tacirua. Assistant Commissione
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Major concerns as Fiji growing as a hub for drug trafficking and emerging base for transnational organized crime networks
Fiji appears to be growing in importance as a regional hub for drug trafficking and an emerging base for transnational organized crime networks. A new UN Office on Dru
Counter Narcotics Bureau responsible for most arrests in cases dealing with drugs right now - Tikoduadua
The Counter Narcotics Bureau which was launched earlier this year, currently has around 80 members according to Minister for Home Affairs Pio Tikoduadua. Tikoduadua h
Art of Living Fiji to launch 'Say No to Drugs' event with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar visit to Fiji from India
The Art of Living Fiji is gearing up for its Say No to Drugs event from October 25th to 28th, focusing on combating substance abuse and its effects on mental health. T
Meth allegedly found in a Vunidawa school
White substances believed to be methamphetamine were found on a school compound in Vunidawa, Naitasiri. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Livai Driu says arr
We receive reports daily that children Under 18 are dealing drugs – Tabuya
More needs to be done to protect our children and youth from the dangers of using drugs so they can live productive lives after the Minister for Women, Children and Socia
12 arrested for alleged unlawful possession of meth, marijuana
12 people were arrested in the last 48 hours in connection with alleged unlawful possession of methamphetamine and marijuana. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operatio
15,000 suspected marijuana plants seized in Naqeletoka
An investigation is underway following the seizure of over 15,000 suspected marijuana plants by Tukavesi Police in the Naqeletoka farming area in Cakaudrove. Assistant
Drug raids lead to arrest of 2 men in Labasa
Two men have been arrested in Wailevu, Labasa following a drug seizure where several bags of dried leaves believed to be marijuana were found. Assistant Commissioner o
Major raids result in seizure of over 900 marijuana plants and arrests
Farm raids across Fiji resulting in the seizure of plants believed to be marijuana were conducted in Lau, Savusavu and Ovalau over the last 24-hour period where three peo
8 in custody for marijuana and methamphetamine
Eight people are in police custody following the seizure of marijuana and methamphetamine in all five policing divisions as a result of increased information sharing.
Drugs will have a devastating effect on our country if we do not say no to it – Prof. Prasad
Drugs is a national scourge, destroying the lives of not only individuals but communities and families, and it will have a devastating effect on our country if we do not
Rapid increase in drug cases in schools and amongst youth must stop – Professor Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has made a call that the rapid increase in drug cases in schools and amongst our youths must stop im
Drug-related arrests made over the weekend as police step up operation
The Fiji Police Force continues to step up on their drug operations following some drug-related arrests that occurred over the weekend. Police confirmed that a 31-year
135 people including 3 students charged with drug-related offences last month
135 people includimg three students were charged with drug-related offences, with some facing multiple counts. Acting Commissioner of Police Sakeo Raikaci says they re
40-year-old man arrested in Caubati for drug possession
A 40-year-old man was arrested in Caubati following a raid that resulted in the discovery of several dried branches and leaves wrapped in aluminium foil believed to be ma
Huge potential for faith-based organisations in changing suicide narrative – Dr Pandit
The Medical Superintendent of St Giles Hospital, Dr Balram Pandit, says there is a huge potential for faith-based organisations to work with health officials in changing
Discussions on the Counter Narcotic Bureau Bill has begun
The workshop on the Counter Narcotics Bureau Bill started yesterday with a discussion centred on the initiative to fight drugs in the country. Assistant Minister of Ho
First-ever Drugs and Social Issues Taskforce meeting focuses on protecting children from drugs
The first-ever Drugs and Social Issues Taskforce meeting, specifically targeting drugs and other related social problems in our schools, was held at the Grand Pacific Hot
Police steps up drug operations in red zone areas
Police have stepped up their drug operations as they have consistently conducted snap checks in areas that are tagged as red zones and it has led to the recent arrest of
5 men allegedly involved in illicit drug trade arrested in Nadi after raid
A joint Serious and Organised Crime Unit team from Suva and the West conducted a raid in Nadi on Thursday afternoon, leading to the arrest of five men allegedly involved