Law enforcement officials are ramping up drug operations ahead of the festive season to disrupt and destabilize the drug supply market. In Savusavu, police arrested five individuals during drug raids after discovering dried leaves that are suspected to be marijuana.
Additionally, in the Central Division, a man in his 50s was taken into custody at a carrier stand for similar charges. In Nabua, a man in his 20s was apprehended on Mead Road with several sachets of dried leaves, a plastic bag containing what is believed to be marijuana seeds, and a zip-lock bag with white crystals suspected to be methamphetamine.
Furthermore, an 18-year-old was arrested in Sigatoka Town after he was found with over 50 dried branches and loose leaves that are thought to be marijuana.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations, Livai Driu, stated that divisional operations will also prioritize school and community awareness initiatives. ACP Driu emphasized that proactive community policing is essential to mitigate the effects of drugs on families and communities, and he highlighted the importance of information sharing in supporting law enforcement efforts to reduce the drug supply.