660 articles tagged "drug"
The Fiji Police Force will destroy the final batch of the methamphetamine today as Operation White Wave continues on its last phase. Police say they concluded the fourth day of operation yesterday where 4.15 tonnes
The rise in drug abuse, HIV cases and homelessness among Fiji’s youth population has become a growing crisis and the government is ramping up efforts to address these issues. Minister for Women, Children and Soci
Director of Operations Senior Superintendent of Police Kasiano Vusonilawe says before the Court issued the notice for destruction for 4.15 tonnes of methamphetamine, they had demanded the Ministry of Environment to cond
Prominent businessman Ajai Punja has been granted bail in the sum of $500 by the Nadi Magistrates Court this afternoon. Punja is charged with one count of unlawful possession of illicit drugs. His home was rai
Police have started destroying 4.15 tonnes of methamphetamine as per a High Court Order dated 13th December, 2024, at the Dignified Crematorium this morning. Assistant Commissioner of Police Crime, Mesake Waqa says
A prominent Lautoka businessman staying in Denarau has been released from Police custody after a raid conducted on Friday afternoon at the home, resulted in the discovery of white substances and dried leaves believed to
A prominent Lautoka businessman staying in Nadi has been taken in for questioning after he was allegedly found in possession of substances believed to be methamphetamine and marijuana. Police are not confirming any
Police conducted raids in all parts of the country, and a 39 man from the western division was arrested after he was found with dried leaves and seeds believed to be marijuana. Police say a subsequent search on his
Three people have been arrested for an alleged case of unlawful possession of methamphetamine in Saweni, Lautoka this morning. Police say officers from the Fiji Detector Dog Unit and the Western Division Dog Unit a
A man and a woman have been taken into custody after allegedly being found with dried leaves believed to be marijuana in Kinoya. Police say a team from the Fiji Police Detector Dog Unit, while on mobile patrol in K
Two women are in custody following another raid conducted at Sakoca settlement that resulted in the discovery of dried leaves believed to be marijuana, cash, alcohol, several mobile phones and assorted items believed to
The four men who were allegedly found with methamphetamine and marijuana during a drug raid at the Nanuku Settlement in Vatuwaqa on Saturday have been remanded in custody by the Suva Magistrates Court. Orisi Vunakac
The four men who were allegedly found with methamphetamine and marijuana during a drug raid at the Nanuku Settlement in Vatuwaqa on Saturday have been charged and will appear at the Suva Magistrates Court today. Po
A woman was arrested at the Mead Road housing complex yesterday after police discovered alleged illicit substances during a raid. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations says the joint raid, conducted by office
33-year-old Lambert Kuruvoli has been remanded by the Nadi Magistrates Court for allegedly importing and unlawfully possessing about 2.3 kilograms of methamphetamine. It is alleged that on the 31st of January, Kuru
A 33-year-old Fijian national was arrested at the Nadi International Airport last Friday after substance alleged to be methamphetamine was found in his possession upon arrival from an international flight. Police s
Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police Sakeo Raikaci says they would like to reiterate that the Fiji Police Force, based on current threat assessments, does not need to arm its officers, however, they are continuously ass
Fiji Council of Churches Board member and Fiji Evangelical Fellowship General Secretary Reverend Simione Tugi is calling on the government to provide training to pastors and church ministers as they do not have the know
A man living in Rewa Street has expressed his concerns regarding the sex workers often gathering in the area at night after a 34-year-old woman was found dead in a vacant house yesterday morning. In an interview wi
26-year-old Laisiasa Bavai has been granted bail while 29-year-old Mikaele Kolikenakorotubu has been remanded in custody for alleged unlawful possession of methamphetamine in Mead Road, Nabua. They appeared before
