Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has urged the Ratu Kadavulevu School (RKS), Queen Victoria School (QVS), and the communities in Tailevu North to collaborate with the Government in combating the proliferation of narcotics in Fiji.
During the RKS Centennial celebration at Albert Park in Suva, he revealed that city workers discovered drug-related items in garbage collected after the Hibiscus Festival. “I expressed my hope on Saturday night at the Hibiscus that when city cleaners tidy up the venue the following morning, they wouldn’t find any signs of drug use,” Mr. Rabuka stated.
On his way to a community service event last Sunday, he instructed police to inspect the refuse left at the festival grounds, where they indeed found evidence of drug use. “I hope we can work together as a community to combat this negative influence affecting our society. We need to focus on smaller groups, and I believe the Lodoni/RKS community can achieve this.”
He emphasized his desire for RKS to remain a source of hope, knowledge, and character, nurturing responsible citizens who will contribute positively to the nation.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations (ACP) Livai Driu corroborated the presence of methamphetamine, marijuana, and syringes near the festival locations. “We’ve observed used syringes in various areas, notably around Nabukalou Creek, behind Village 6 cinema, and near the Bowling Club,” ACP Driu reported.
He noted that some syringes were found by police officers with individuals in custody, indicating a serious concern over the use of these syringes in various contexts. “Our challenge is that the public has not come forward to report these findings, which is troubling because it shows the extent of the problem.”