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
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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
3 people in custody for meth and marijuana as policing operations heightened
Three people are in police custody for unlawful possession of illicit drugs believed to be marijuana and methamphetamine after spot checks conducted by officers on foot p
Progress into investigations regarding alleged drug kingpin yet to be revealed
Police are yet to reveal any progress in relation to the 29-year-old man held for questioning who is believed to be a key player in the local illicit drug trade. He wa
More than 600 marijuana plants seized, 3 men arrested in Rakiraki
More than 600 plants believed to be marijuana have been seized during a recent police raid on a farm in the interior of Nalawa, Rakiraki. Assistant Commissioner of Pol
People getting married at young age linked to rising social issues - Ivone Lemoya
People getting married at a young age is a contributing factor to the increase in issues related to drugs and other social problems in our community. This has been hig
Lal calls for Tabuya’s removal
Opposition MP, Ketan Lal is today calling on the Prime Minister to take immediate and decisive action by removing the Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection,
Methodist Church President urges congregation to lead the fight against drugs
The President of the Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma, Reverend Semisi Turagavou has made a call to his church members to take the lead in the fight against drugs, gi
Tubuna calls for collective action to fight drugs in Naitasiri
The Assistant Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Sakiusa Tubuna, is calling on the province of Naitasiri for a collective effort in the fight against the infi