631 articles tagged "drugs"
Three men including a Police officer have been arrested after four kilograms of methamphetamine was seized at Nadi International Airport while authorities continue investigations into what may be a wider criminal networ
Marijuana use in secondary schools is worrying and we have also received several cases of Year 8 students smoking marijuana as well. National Substance Abuse Advisory Council, Acting CEO Josua Naisele highlighted t
With growing concerns over the rise in drug use and illegal activities Amongst youths, rugby legend Waisale Serevi says he is committed to helping shape the future of Fiji’s children through sport. In an intervie
37 year old Ranoba Baoa and 36 year old Daniel Saunikalou Tuiloma who were jointly charged with alleged possession of illicit drugs and cash of over $20,000 believed to be from proceeds of crime, will appear in the Suva
An investigation is underway to gather more information regarding allegations of unknown persons trying to forcefully inject a minor with illicit drugs earlier this week. Assistant Commissioner of Police Crime Mesa
Police conducted a raid this morning at a house along Waimanu Road in Suva which is suspected to be a place from where a drug dealer is operating. fijivillage News received confirmation from the scene that the off
A unified stand towards curbing the illicit drug trade on the island of Kadavu has been adopted by traditional and faith-based leaders. Recently, a new task force known as ‘Cagi Vou ni Ceva’ was launched, and i
A couple arrested for methamphetamine possession in Samabula’s Howell Road has pleaded guilty to the charges. 37-year-old Kinijoji Tuivonovono and 36-year-old Joanna Kosaituva appeared before Magistrate Yogesh Pr
Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu has declared that law enforcement will not rest until all marijuana cultivation on Koro Island is eradicated. While speaking at the second Koro Island High School pass-out pa
The Operation Sasamaki team based in Kadavu had successfully seized more than 31,000 marijuana plants in the tikina of Ono earlier this week. Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu says as investigators pursue lead
Police Commissioner, Rusiate Tudravu says there was no equipment found to indicate the manufacturing of illicit substances, as per suspicion that there was a drug lab in Nakasi, and they have ruled out the existence of
A Fijian national has been taken into Samoan police custody following the discovery of illicit drugs and related paraphernalia at the Faleolo Regional Airport in Apia . The incident occurred yesterday when frontlin
Two Fiji Corrections Service officers have been dismissed following their involvement in a drug-related incident uncovered during a recent police operation. During a raid conducted by police at a premises suspected
If anyone is found with drugs in the Province of Cakaudrove, they must leave the province immediately. The President and Turaga Bale na Tui Cakau Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, delivered this statement during the Bose Va
The Fiji Police Force is currently formulating a policy to allow random drug testing of police officers. Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu says drug tests are currently only mandatory for new recruits. He
Some drug kingpins have been identified and the Fiji Police Force has seized more than three tonnes of marijuana during their operations from the 1st to the 14th of March. Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu confir
The overall crime rate increased by 18 percent last month compared to the same period last year. Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu highlighted this while giving an update on February Crime Statistics and Operatio
Drug-related cases have increased in the North this year, following intensified operations by police officers. During the visit to the North, Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu commended the officers after being b
The 4.15 tonnes of methamphetamine seized in the Justin Ho and others case has been successfully destroyed at the Dignified Crematorium in Davuilevu. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions says the Fiji
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
