660 articles tagged "drug"
Worrying signs are emerging after revelations that 8 street kids have died due to drug overdose over the last two months. Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran says she has met w
Outlaw motorcycle gangs have established a presence in Pacific island countries, including Fiji, Cook Islands, Guam, Palau, and Tonga, which has been attributed, in part, to an increase in local criminal activity involv
More than 200 rolls of aluminium foil containing dried leaves and more than 1,000 small branches believed to be marijuana were seized in Tacirua. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations (ACP) Livai Driu says a
Fiji appears to be growing in importance as a regional hub for drug trafficking and an emerging base for transnational organized crime networks. A new UN Office on Drugs and Crime report says that Nadi is also beli
The Counter Narcotics Bureau which was launched earlier this year, currently has around 80 members according to Minister for Home Affairs Pio Tikoduadua. Tikoduadua highlighted this to the media at the Nasova trai
The Art of Living Fiji is gearing up for its Say No to Drugs event from October 25th to 28th, focusing on combating substance abuse and its effects on mental health. The program will offer mindfulness, stress manag
White substances believed to be methamphetamine were found on a school compound in Vunidawa, Naitasiri. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Livai Driu says arrests were also made in Nausori Town and Vunimon
More needs to be done to protect our children and youth from the dangers of using drugs so they can live productive lives after the Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Lynda Tabuya revealed that her Minis
12 people were arrested in the last 48 hours in connection with alleged unlawful possession of methamphetamine and marijuana. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations, ACP Livai Driu says three men are in custod
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 Commissioner of Police – Operations Livai Dr
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 of Police – Operations Livai Driu says a 24-ye
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 people have been arrested. Assistant Commission
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. Assistant Commissioner of Police – Operations
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 say no to it. This has been highlighted by D
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-old man was arrested in Caubati following the
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 immediately. While officiating at the Internat
135 people includimg three students were charged with drug-related offences, with some facing multiple counts. Acting Commissioner of Police Sakeo Raikaci says they recorded 143 drug cases last month compared to th
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 marijuana. Police say the raid was conducted by
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 the narrative behind suicide. While speaking
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 Home Affairs Rakuita Vakalalabure says he hopes t
