660 articles tagged "drug"
181 cases of illicit drugs were recorded by the Fiji Police Force last month with 176 related to the unlawful possession of illicit drugs and 5 cases of unlawful cultivation of illicit drugs. Police say the increas
A new drug test policy will be soon introduced in the Fiji Police Force to take the lead role in changing public perception towards the involvement of officers in drug-related activities. The Acting Commissioner of
A student from a prominent school in Ovalau was found in possession of a branch of leaves believed to be marijuana, two weeks ago and is now under investigation. Police say she is also undergoing counselling.
The fight against drugs in our nation requires collaboration among stakeholders, the government, communities, and individuals to make a difference in our lives and work toward a drug-free nation. While speaking at
With the country struggling to handle the drug crisis and addiction, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is proposing to set up a National Alcohol and Other Drugs Recovery Centre in Fiji. A team of e
Police raided two vehicles at the carrier stand in Suva and seized several parcels of dried leaves believed to be marijuana. Police say investigations continue and the suspects have been taken into custody. Th
6,659 drug cases were recorded by the Fiji Police Force over the last five years, with last year seeing the highest with 1,615 cases. Acting Commissioner of Police, Sakeo Raikaci, while revealing this during the O
A man is in custody after he was allegedly trying to tamper with surveillance cameras where the seized $2 billion worth of methamphetamine is being stored by Police. Acting Commissioner of Police, Sakeo Raikaci say
Two men and a woman were arrested yesterday after the Police K9 and Detector Dog Unit discovered methamphetamine, suspected stolen property, and foreign and local currencies during a raid in Raiwai. Assistant Commi
Concerns have been raised after hundreds of syringes and needles were found along Rifle Range in Vatuwaqa. Pita Simpson, who lives close by says his brother had discovered it when he was out walking their dog yeste
3 people have been arrested by the Ba Police for unlawful possession of illicit drugs and 8 cases of drinking in public places in Ba over the weekend. This comes after the Ba business community raised concerns abou
3 men have been arrested and remain in custody at the Lami Police Station after a joint task force comprising of officers from the Police Mobile Force, Fiji Detector Dog Unit and Divisional operations team conducted a r
13 people, including 3 students, were arrested yesterday after they were found to be in possession of illicit drugs. Fiji Police Force Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Livai Driu says the three students
Family values; the family, friends, mentors and the church play an important role to reverse the drug crisis our nation is facing today and most forms of addictions are treatable and can be cured. This has been hig
Adult Teen Challenge Fiji Executive Director, Hemraj Mangal and Director, Matai Akauola appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan The show will focus on Adult Teen Challenge Fiji setting up the country
Drug Free World Fiji founder, Kalesi Volatabu has been selected as one of 17 Indigenous and Pacific changemakers for the 2025 cohort which is part of the Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity program, hosted by the Univers
A qualified psychologist has raised concerns on how our society, that professes to be Christian, have become so cold that even parents and adults are pushing children to go out and sell drugs. Father Ioane Sigarara
Spain has seized 13 tonnes of cocaine worth almost FJD$2 billion in the biggest drug raid in its history, and most of the packs were labelled as Fiji. Sky News reports that Spanish Police found 13 tonnes of the cla
Drug related offences have spiked by 42 percent. Senior Superintendent of Police Kasiano Vusonilawe highlighted this at the 2024 Festive Ops Stakeholders Workshop and Briefing at the Tanoa Plaza. SSP Vusonilaw
Police recently conducted two drug raids in Nadonumai, Lami as part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal drug activities, responding to Minister for Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua’s call for stronger action on drug issu
