Police Mobile Command Unit now in Vatuwaqa
Police are now increasing their presence in the Vatuwaqa area through the Mobile Command Unit which has been stationed along Daya Street. The Mobile Command Unit has l
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Man appears in court after drug raid in Nepani
52-year-old Senitiki Tuilovoni who is charged with a count of unlawful possession of drugs has been further remanded in custody by Nasinu Magistrate, Charles Ratakele.
2,982 arrests for breach of COVID-19 related restrictions however there is a significant drop in other offences
A total of 2,982 arrests for breaching COVID-19 related restrictions were made from March to yesterday however Police Commissioner, Sitiveni Qiliho says there is a signif
Three farmers to front court for alleged possession of illicit drugs
Three farmers who were arrested following drug raids in the Northern Division have been charged and will appear in the Savusavu Magistrates Court today. They all have
More drug raids in the North
More people have been arrested in the Northern Division after drug raids conducted by Police. Police say a joint raid conducted by officers from the Tukavesi Police St
3 men arrested following drug raids conducted in the North
Police have conducted more drug raids in the Northern Division which has resulted in the arrest of 3 farmers. Police say a raid conducted yesterday in Waikava on a far
Man in custody for allegedly cultivating marijuana in Kanakana Village in the Northern Division
Police have arrested a number of people in the Northern Division after they were allegedly found with marijuana. Close to 1500 plants believed to be marijuana was upro
Man remains in custody following drug raid in Valelevu
A 28-year-old man originally from Taveuni is still in custody after a search conducted at his partner's home in Valelevu on Thursday. The joint raid conducted by offic
Elderly woman in custody after meth was allegedly found at her home in Lautoka
A 60-year-old woman is currently in Police custody following a raid conducted at her home in Lautoka yesterday afternoon. The raid conducted by a team from the Lautoka
Nadi man allegedly found with meth while two raids are done in Davuilevu
A 39-year-old man has been arrested at his home in Navakai in Nadi after the Namaka Operations team found white substances believed to be methamphetamine. Two arrests
Myanmar police seize largest haul of synthetic drugs
Police in Myanmar have seized South East Asia's biggest ever haul of synthetic drugs, the scale of which they described as "off the charts". BBC reports more than 200m me
Man alleged to have cultivated 58.5 grams of marijuana granted bail
A 33-year old man who allegedly cultivated 58.5 grams of marijuana plants at his home in Wailekutu, Lami has been granted bail by the Suva Magistrates Court. Taniela R
Dried leaves believed to be marijuana found in a carton used for rubbish in a vessel
Police say raids continue to be conducted on inter-island vessels in a bid to curb the transportation of illicit drugs from maritime islands. Another raid was conducte
47-year-old Lautoka man arrested for allegedly being found in possession of illicit drugs
A 47-year-old man who has a criminal record for other serious offences was arrested yesterday following the discovery of more than 70 sachets of dried leaves and a coin b
Two men who were arrested following a drug raid in Naikabula, Lautoka granted bail
Two men who were arrested following a drug raid in Naikabula, Lautoka last week have been released on bail by the Lautoka Magistrates Court. 43-year old businessmen Sa
Health Inspector allegedly found with marijuana charged
The 34-year old Health Inspector who was arrested following a drug raid at his home and quarters in Savusavu last week has been charged and will be produced in the Savusa
Police trying to identify owner of Ra marijuana farm
A farmer which Police had been tracking for his alleged involvement in drug related activities has been arrested in Savusavu. The 40-year-old man was allegedly found w
Health Inspector allegedly found with marijuana in his office
Three businessmen and a Health Inspector are among twelve people arrested following drug raids conducted by Police around the country. Police confirm that a team of of
Drug raids on inter-island vessel returning from Savusavu and at Mead Road
More drug raids have been conducted by Police - and this time another inter-island vessel has been raided with marijuana found onboard while a man has been found with pac
Drug cartels are exploiting the vulnerability of ordinary unemployed villagers – Justice Goundar
High Court Judge, Justice Daniel Goundar says the cultivation of marijuana especially on secluded locations is becoming too prevalent in our community. He made these c
2 unemployed youths who cultivated 25kg worth of marijuana plants sentenced to 7 years imprisonment
Two unemployed youths from Kadavu who cultivated 25kg worth of marijuana plants have been sentenced to 7 years imprisonment. 19-year-old Josaia Delai and 20-year-old V