Fiji National University Reaffirms Zero-Tolerance Drug Policy Following Samabula Campus Police Probe

Fiji National University has moved to publicly reaffirm its commitment to a drug‑free learning environment after a recent police investigation at its Derrick Campus in Samabula, saying it will take immediate action against anyone found breaching its rules.

Vice‑Chancellor Professor Uniaisi Nabobo‑Baba told media the university is fully cooperating with law enforcement as inquiries continue following the probe at the Samabula campus. She reiterated that FNU maintains a strict zero‑tolerance stance toward the possession, use or distribution of illegal substances across all its campuses in Fiji.

Professor Nabobo‑Baba cited the university’s Drugs, Alcohol, Kava and Tobacco Policy, which designates every FNU campus as a drug‑free zone and explicitly bans the possession, use or distribution of prohibited substances on university premises. She said the policy is part of FNU’s broader effort to promote responsible, healthy lifestyles and to protect the safety and wellbeing of students, staff and the wider academic community.

As the latest development in an intensifying national focus on illicit drugs, the Vice‑Chancellor warned that any person found in breach of the policy will be “immediately removed from the institution.” She stressed there can be no compromise where student and staff safety are concerned, and signalled that disciplinary measures will be enforced in line with the university’s regulations.

FNU did not disclose further details about the nature of the police investigation in Samabula or any individuals involved. The university’s public statement chiefly underscores cooperation with authorities and a message of deterrence to the campus community.

The reaffirmation comes amid a period of heightened law‑enforcement activity nationally, including multiple drug probes and high‑profile operations, which have increased scrutiny on institutions and individuals alike. By restating its policy and consequences, FNU aims to reassure parents, staff and students that its campuses remain designated safe, drug‑free learning spaces.

For now, university officials say they will continue working with police and implementing the existing Drugs, Alcohol, Kava and Tobacco Policy while investigations proceed.