Australia’s biggest cocaine bust exposes alleged police rift
Australians are paying some of the world’s highest prices for cocaine, making the country a lucrative target for violent international drug cartels. That is one of
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Authorities raid Legalega property in suspected drug operation, no arrests made
A joint police and military operation in Nadi this morning resulted in a raid at Legalega as authorities acted on information relating to alleged drug-related activities.
Traditional leaders in west encouraged to help tackle drug threat
The Roko Tui and Turaga ni Koro in the Western Division have been encouraged to work with the Joint Counter Narcotics Task Force to address the narcotics threat in the co
Bail pending appeal hearing for Lateef adjourned to June 19th
The bail pending appeal hearing for former Suva lawyer Shazran Abdul Lateef has been adjourned to the 19th of June. A bail pending appeal hearing is held when a convicted
International drug investigations team to be set up in Colombia following Pacific crime summit
To combat the growing threat of illicit drugs in the region, a new International Joint Investigations Team will be set up in Colombia to target traffickers as the Austral
Kadavu Rugby Launches Sponsorship with AXELLERATE
There has been a 69 percent decline in cases involving young people and the cultivation of marijuana recorded by the Vunisea Police Station in 2024, following Kadavuâ€
Concerns raised of drugs openly being sold in Sigatoka Town, Police say to contact them
Following concerns raised about drugs being openly sold in Sigatoka Town and the lack of police patrols in Sigatoka Town, Police are encouraging anyone with grievances
17 tonnes of illicit drugs seized across Pacific this year
17 tonnes of illicit drugs have been seized in the Pacific by local and international police so far this year, more than three times the amount seized across the whole
Joint Police and military operations going well with clear boundaries – Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the Joint Taskforce operations involving Police and the military are going well, with clear boundaries understood by both forces.While
No safe haven for drug criminals, warns Brigadier General Gadai
Commander of the Joint Task Force Command at Black Rock Camp in Nadi, Brigadier General Manoa Gadai has sent a strong warning to everyone involved in the illicit drug tra
From Drug Concerns to Community Action: Youth Volleyball Initiative Launched in Rakiraki
A new youth volleyball initiative has been launched in Rakiraki to bring young people together and strengthen community awareness and safety efforts.The inaugural Elev
Cocaine hidden in fruit pulp found by Australian Federal Police
Australian border authorities have seized 14 kilograms of cocaine concealed within a two-tonne fruit pulp consignment at Melbourne Airport.  Australian Border Force
3 men in custody after suspected drugs found in Nasinu Magistrates Court compound
Three men are in police custody after they were allegedly found in possession of illicit drugs in the Nasinu Magistrates Court compound.Police say the men were suspected
COMPOL says increase in crimes against children in this country is a great concern
The increase in crimes against children in this country is a great concern.That is the message from Police Commissioner, Rusiate Tudravu as he spoke about the crime
King Khan further remanded by High Court
Imran Khan also known as King Khan has been further remanded in custody and will appear before the Suva High Court again on 11th June. Khan appeared before Justice Thu
Lautoka residents fear for safety amid rising criminal activities
Residents in Lautoka have raised serious concerns about their safety following an increase in criminal activities in the city.A resident, who wished to remain anonymous,
Social media allegations without evidence are wasting money and diverting efforts from fighting criminal networks - Police
Investigations triggered by allegations made on social media are costing taxpayers money and diverting attention from ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks.In a
Hungarian national remanded for allegedly importing over 4kg of meth
A Hungarian national charged with allegedly importing and possessing over 4 kilograms of methamphetamine has been remanded in custody by the Lautoka High Court. Fon
Fiji Medical Association calls for ethical and well-governed drug-testing policy
While the Fiji Medical Association acknowledges the Government's recent steps to introduce drug testing among government officials and recognises the seriousness of illic
Opposition rejects alleged court claims, files Cyber Crime complaint
The Office of the Leader of the Opposition notes with serious concern the circulation of false and misleading information on social media regarding statements allegedly m
Human Rights warns anti-drug ops, State of Emergency must uphold human rights
As the Prime Minister is seriously considering a State of Emergency to address the escalating illicit drug problem ,and Police and RFMF joint operations underway, t