631 articles tagged "drugs"
A joint Serious and Organised Crime Unit team from Suva and the West conducted a raid in Nadi on Thursday afternoon, leading to the arrest of five men allegedly involved in the illicit drug trade. Assistant Commiss
Three people are in police custody for unlawful possession of illicit drugs believed to be marijuana and methamphetamine after spot checks conducted by officers on foot patrol. Assistant Commissioner of Police –
Police are yet to reveal any progress in relation to the 29-year-old man held for questioning who is believed to be a key player in the local illicit drug trade. He was arrested at his home in Lautoka on Friday aft
More than 600 plants believed to be marijuana have been seized during a recent police raid on a farm in the interior of Nalawa, Rakiraki. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Livai Driu says three men have b
People getting married at a young age is a contributing factor to the increase in issues related to drugs and other social problems in our community. This has been highlighted by Tuirara Levu of Nakorovou in the di
Opposition MP, Ketan Lal is today calling on the Prime Minister to take immediate and decisive action by removing the Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya from her post after she made the cal
The President of the Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma, Reverend Semisi Turagavou has made a call to his church members to take the lead in the fight against drugs, given its significant presence in Fiji, and create
The Assistant Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Sakiusa Tubuna, is calling on the province of Naitasiri for a collective effort in the fight against the infiltration of harmful substances into their village
Talking about drugs, sexual violence, other crimes and increasing HIV cases is now sounding like a broken record player, and we now need to urgently address these issues strategically through a holistic approach.
Sabeto Village chiefs have taken their own initiative in eradicating drug dealing and usage in the area, and set up a Police committee within the village made up of ex Police and military officers to conduct patrols.
Two Opposition Members of Parliament, Ketan Lal and Virendra Lal have opposed the statement made by the Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection Lynda Tabuya that the Government should impose the death penalt
Great Council of Chiefs Chairman Ratu Viliame Seruvakula is raising the question why are the drug kingpins not being tracked and arrested for a number of months and years. While speaking on fijivillage Straight Tal
The government is taking significant steps to address the growing issue of drug addiction among children by establishing a Child Well-being Centre. This has been highlighted by the Minister for Women, Children, and
The Education Ministry is concerned and disappointed that some parents are using their children to peddle drugs and are calling on them to stop, and determine what they stand for as parents. According to Deputy Co
The villagers of Tamavua in Naitasiri are united in their decision not to allow visitors to stay in their village for more than two weeks. Tamavua Headman Sunia Malewa, says a few people have been warned due to mar
The number of illicit drugs cases increased by 42 percent last month, having recorded 188 cases when compared to the 132 cases for the same period last year, according to the Fiji Police Force. Acting Commissioner
The village of Navutulevu in Serua has implemented a strict rule to deter their villagers from getting involved in the drug trade, as those found breaking this rule will not be allowed to live or return to the village.
We have to save the country from the threat of drugs and the government is very concerned about the influx of hard drugs in the country where they have seen a rapid increase in drug use in schools and among the people.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Sakeo Raikaci reveals they have found out that parents are using children, who are in Primary or Secondary Schools, to sell drugs in school or transport drugs to another area. He is c
Following serious concerns being raised regarding some youths allegedly selling methamphetamine at Mead Road Housing in Nabua, police say they have heightened their visibility in the area. Residents in Nabua say yo
