631 articles tagged "drugs"
Minister for Tourism Viliame Gavoka has confirmed that no illicit substances or methanol were found in the ingredients or liquor substance in the alleged spiked cocktail incident at Warwick Resort. This is followin
The Warwick Resort says they are working closely with the authorities to determine the cause of the unfortunate incident regarding seven guests falling ill after allegedly consuming Pina Coladas. They say as a busi
A 49-year-old man has been arrested after Police Officers discovered five green plants believed to be marijuana in his farm in Nabouwalu, Bua yesterday. While confirming this with fijivillage News Acting Divisional
The Australian Government has updated it’s travel advisory for Fiji as they have stated for Australians travelling to Fiji to be alert to the potential risks around drink spiking and methanol poisoning through consum
The Lautoka High Court has granted the State’s application for the destruction of the $2 billion worth of methamphetamine. This is in relation to the case of Justin Ho and others who were allegedly found with th
The Fiji Correction Services (FCS) continues its commitment to eradicating illicit drug smuggling in prison facilities, with another significant discovery made early this morning where a plastic bag containing large qua
Police are appealing to members of the public on the whereabouts of Cathy Tuirabe and Viliame Colowaliku. Police say the two are on a bench warrant for the case in relation to the $2 billion methamphetamine bust ca
The High Court has revealed that two accused persons in the $2 billion methamphetamine bust case, Cathy Tuirabe and Viliame Colawaliku who are on bench warrant, have absconded bail. Police are searching for Tuirabe
If we want to tackle drugs we need to tackle HIV. This has been highlighted by the representative from the Taskforce for Juvenile and Street Kids in Fiji, Olivia Vosarewa Tawake during the Asia Foundation Cultural
The aspect of tackling the drug problem is a deterrent, as studies have shown that it is not the severity of punishment that deters criminal behaviour rather it is the certainty of punishment and the swiftness of justic
Acting Police Commissioner, Juki Fong Chew confirms that their main concern now after the three accused persons in the $2 billion methamphetamine bust case were released on bail, is to monitor their bail conditions due
Narco-subs carrying a huge amount of drugs found in the Pacific is now demonstrating the need for effective maritime security cooperation more than ever before. It has been established that Narco-subs, first used b
Despite strong opposition to bail by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Justin Ho, Louie Logaivalu and Jale Aukerea who are charged in relation to the $2 billion methamphetamine bust in Nadi early this y
Bag checks in schools should be made compulsory to combat the growing issue of children being exploited as drug peddlers. This was raised by Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya, when as
The current budget allocation by the government is sufficient to begin some of the necessary work for the drug rehabilitation centre. This has been highlighted by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance,
A police officer has been reminding some youths in the community about a 14-year-old girl who was found walking along the road in school uniform with visible needle marks. A viral video on social media shows a 14-y
As the Central Division Drug-Free Awareness Campaign has concluded, students of Saint John Bosco Primary School, Narere Primary School and Basden College were reminded about the importance of avoiding communication with
Students of Kalabu Primary School and CMF Primary School have been reminded of their rights as children and their responsibilities, emphasizing that they should not assume everything will be done for them by their famil
More than 400 plants believed to be marijuana were seized in the Tacilevu farming area in Naweni Village, Cakaudrove during a drug raid conducted yesterday. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations (ACP) Livai D
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
