Residents raise alarm over drug dealing in Lautoka informal settlements
Residents of informal settlements in Lautoka fear the growing presence of drug dealings is putting their safety at risk.Speaking to fijivillage News, a concerned resident
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Kadavu chiefs call for tighter jetty inspections to keep hard drugs out
The chiefs of Kadavu are calling on authorities to ensure that inspections are carried out on cargo and passengers arriving at the Vunisea and Kavala jetties to prevent h
Baravi calls on youths to stay away from meth
18-year-old Varinisese Baravi of Macuata is urging young people to stay away from methamphetamine, saying the dangerous drug is destroying lives, families and communities
Forensic Officer confirms drugs in Lateef and Maharaj case were methamphetamine and marijuana
Fiji Police Force Forensic Chemistry Unit Principal Scientific Officer Miliana Werebauinona has confirmed that the drugs allegedly found in the possession of former Suva
Corrections intercept drugs and mobile phones thrown into Suva Corrections Centre
The Fiji Corrections Service says alert personnel on duty successfully intercepted a package containing contraband including 17 rolls of marijuana, two sachets of methamp
New recovery centre opens to support drug and alcohol rehabilitation
Fiji has marked a major milestone with the opening of its first Alcohol and Drugs Recovery Facility in Suva.The Salvation Army Alcohol and Drugs Recovery Centre was offic
Parcel found at Muanikau foreshore tests positive for cocaine
A parcel found along the Muanikau foreshore in Suva has tested positive for cocaine, raising concerns as Police investigate how the suspected drug ended up on Fiji's coas
Imran Khan sentenced to 1 yr imprisonment for illegally transferring vehicle under court order
Imran Khan, also known as King Khan, has been sentenced to one year's imprisonment for transferring a vehicle to his brother while it was under a court restraining order.
Zoe Moore fined $1,000 for breaching bail conditions
Drug accused Zoe Maharaj Moore has been handed a $1,000 fine for breaching bail conditions in 2019 while she was awaiting trial in an earlier drug-related case.She bre
Court refuses Imran Khan's application to vacate guilty plea; sentencing on July 14th
The Suva High Court has refused an application by Imran Khan, also known as King Khan, to vacate his guilty plea on one count of contravening a restraining order.High Cou
Police seize 5,600 suspected marijuana plants, confirm 76 cocaine parcels recovered
More than 5,600 plants believed to be marijuana have been seized by the Northern Division Operations Sasamaki team, as Police also confirm that 76 parcels recoveredÂ
Concerns raised over open drug selling and use by young people in Tailevu
Concerns that drugs are being sold openly and used by young people in Tailevu have sparked serious questions over what authorities are doing to stop the growing problem,
Imran Khan to be sentenced next Tuesday
The Suva Magistrates Court will deliver its sentence for Imran Khan, also known as "King Khan", next Tuesday.Khan appeared before Magistrate Yogesh Prasad this afternoon
King Khan’s sentencing hearing for unlawful possession of meth adjourned to tomorrow
Imran Khan, also known as King Khan will have his sentencing hearing tomorrow after the matter was adjourned in court today.The hearing was initially scheduled for today,
Tui Nayau issues warning to Govt to act now after surge in drugs washing up across Lau Group
The high chief of Lau Province, Gone Turaga Bale na Tui Nayau, Sau ni Vanua ko Lau, Tui LauRatu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara has issued a direct warning that if the gover
Joshua Rahman challenges re-trial order in Supreme Court
The counsel for Fiji-Canadian national Joshua Aziz Rahman, whose conviction for possessing $31 million worth of cocaine was quashed, has appealed the Court of Appealâ€
41-yr-old man remanded over alleged meth possession and proceeds of crime
A 41-year-old man has been remanded in custody by the Nasinu Magistrates Court after being charged with unlawful possession of illicit drugs and possession of proceeds of
27 parcels containing white substances found in the Lau group are being tested at the Police Labs
The 27 parcels containing white substances that were found in the Lau group are being tested at the Fiji Police Forensics Laboratory in Suva.Police say officers from the
Police and military personnel to remain in Naweni until December after successful anti-drug operation
Police and military personnel will remain in Naweni until December after community leaders praised a joint operation that has improved safety, reduced drug activity and h
Lau fishermen discover suspected drug packages on Ogea Island
Fears are growing in Lau after fishermen on Ogea Island reportedly discovered multiple packages suspected to contain illicit drugs washed ashore, raising concerns about t
Gudru granted bail while Maharaj further remanded in grenade and meth case
Ledua Gudru, who is jointly charged with Zoe Maharaj in relation to the alleged possession of a grenade and methamphetamine, has been granted bail.Gudru's case has been c