Drug enforcement activities have ramped up as the festive season approaches, targeting disruptions in the drug supply market.
In Savusavu, police reported the arrest of five individuals during drug raids, where officers discovered dried leaves suspected to be marijuana in their possession.
Additionally, a man in his 50s was detained at a carrier stand in the Central Division for similar offenses.
In Nabua, a twenty-something man was apprehended on Mead Road after being found with multiple sachets of dried leaves, a bag containing seeds believed to be marijuana, and a zip-lock bag with white crystals suspected to be methamphetamine.
Moreover, an 18-year-old was arrested in Sigatoka Town with over 50 dried branches and loose leaves thought to be marijuana.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations, ACP Livai Driu, indicated that divisional efforts will also concentrate on raising awareness in schools and communities.
ACP Driu emphasized the importance of proactive community policing in reducing the detrimental effects of drugs on families and neighborhoods. He noted that sharing information plays a key role in law enforcement’s efforts to mitigate drug supply.