Police have arrested an Asian National in Natovi, Tailevu suspected of supplying marijuana to Secondary School students, and people in Ovalau, Lomaiviti, Suva and even to Vanualevu.
Media Liaison officer, Atunaisa Sokomuri said the 45 year old man is believed to have been the main drug peddler in Natovi and he was under police surveillance for some time.
The man is also alleged to have been the main point of contact for drug suppliers to the Outer Islands.
CID officers from Police Headquarters raided the house and confiscated 19 parcels and some loose dried Marijuana leaves.
The leaves have been sent to the Koronivia research station for an analysis.
Meanwhile, police are still questioning the truck driver who was found transporting more than $100,000 worth of Marijuana kept in the special welded compartments in the 10 wheeler truck.
The truck owner who is from Nasinu will be questioned once police receive the analysis report. Police investigation in this case has been extended to Viti Levu to arrest all those who were involved in the biggest drug bust in Vanua Levu.
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