Boy drowns in Naselai River
A 13-year-old boy from Naselai Village in Tailevu is believed to have drowned yesterday afternoon. Police say the boy tried to jump on a bamboo raft from a nearby tree
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Nepani man caught hiding beside a flower garden during curfew hours
A 40-year-old man was found hiding beside a flower garden in Nepani, Nasinu during curfew hours. Six people were arrested for breaching curfew in the past 48 hours.
More than 2,900 marijuana plants uprooted in Kadavu
More than 2,900 plants believed to be marijuana have been uprooted in Kadavu. In the first raid, 1,800 plants were uprooted from a farm located between Gasele and Daku vi
Police focus on catching those involved in drug dealing around Mead Road Housing area
Police have today assured some members of the Mead Road Housing community in Suva who have come forward and raised concern about the selling of drugs like methamphetamine
Proper space to be made available for vendors who were relocated in Lami Town
The Lami Town Council has confirmed that proper space will be made available to the 8 vendors who were relocated from the footpath to a tent in Lami Town. Chairman Isi
1000 marijuana plants uprooted in Kadavu while 200 plants uprooted in Ra
More than 1000 plants believed to be marijuana have been uprooted from an unknown farm in Nacomoto, Kadavu over the weekend. The raid conducted by the Police Drug Oper
Eight police officers at work until Sinu file returns
Eight police officers who were questioned for their alleged involvement in the incident which resulted in the death of Mesake Sinu in Nadi on October 12th last year, will
Police officers charged for giving false statements to cover for colleagues
Serious concerns are being raised after it has been revealed that there are cases where Police officers have tried to cover for their colleagues by falsifying their own s
DPP hopes for an independent Police complaints authority
The Director of Public Prosecutions Christopher Pryde hopes some consideration could be given to the establishment of an independent police complaints authority. While
It is estimated funds from illicit drug activities are more than $10 million per annum – DPP
Director of Public Prosecutions Christopher Pryde says it is estimated that the funds from illicit drug activities are more than $10 million per annum and local trafficke
Man who allegedly stole an iPhone arrested
Police have arrested a 24-year-old man who allegedly robbed a 45-year-old woman in Flagstaff, Suva yesterday. The suspect is alleged to have grabbed assorted items inc
Fisherman allegedly found with meth to front court
A 43-year-old fisherman who was allegedly found with methamphetamine will be produced in the Nadi Magistrates Court today. He has been charged with one count of unlawf
Change has to be seen – Tudravu
Acting Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu has reminded participants of the Training of the Trainers workshop that change has to be seen and the effectiveness of that cha
17 year old Christopher Kumar missing since Tuesday
Police are searching for 17-year-old Christopher Kumar who has been reported missing at the Nadi Police Station. Kumar was last seen at his home in Aladatta Settlement
Police budget allocation increased by 44% from 2015-2019
The budget for the Fiji Police Force increased by 44% from 2015-2019. In 2015 the Force received $109 million while in 2019 it increased to 193.5 million. This was
Overall crime rate decreased by 18% from 2015-2019 however there was an increase in drug offences
Despite the overall crime rate from 2015 to 2019 decreasing by 18 percent there was an increase in drug offences noted for the same period. This was revealed at the Fi
Police plays a fundamental and significant role in the criminal justice system – Acting Chief Justice
Acting Chief Justice Kamal Kumar says Police officers play a fundamental and significant role in our criminal justice system. While speaking to Police officers at the
Fisherman in custody following discovery of white crystals
A 43-year-old fisherman of Sigatoka was arrested yesterday afternoon in Nadi following the discovery of white crystals believed to be methamphetamine. He was driving a
34 year old man assists in the arrest of a robbery suspect in Cunningham
Police have acknowledged the assistance provided by 34-year-old Iowane Savenaca who helped in the arrest of an 18 year old man who allegedly robbed a woman yesterday.
52-year-old man arrested for allegedly trying to stab his wife
Police have arrested a 52-year-old man from Vatuwaqa Housing who allegedly tried to stab his wife inside her Flagstaff office yesterday. Officers who were on patrol in
Police to use drones to monitor traffic flow
The Fiji Police Force will be using drones to monitor traffic flow during their back to school operation. Chief Operations Officer, Abdul Khan says they want to ensure