Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has urged Ratu Kadavulevu School (RKS), Queen Victoria School (QVS), and the communities in Tailevu North to collaborate with the Government in combating the spread of narcotics in Fiji.
During the RKS Centennial celebration held at Albert Park in Suva, he expressed concerns after city cleaners discovered drug-related evidence in garbage collected on Sunday morning, following the Hibiscus Festival.
“I mentioned this in my statement on Saturday night at the Hibiscus Festival. I hope that when the city cleaners tidy up the venue tomorrow morning, as well as other locations around the Suva foreshore, they won’t come across any signs of drug use,” Mr. Rabuka stated.
On his way to a community service last Sunday morning, he had requested police to investigate the trash at the Hibiscus Festival site, which led to the discovery of the evidence.
“I hope we can achieve this together as a community, uniting to combat this negative influence affecting our society. We need to focus on our smaller groups, and I believe the Lodoni/RKS community can make a difference,” he added.
He emphasized his hope that RKS would continue to serve as a source of hope, knowledge, and character, producing exemplary citizens who will positively impact the nation in the future.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations (ACP) Livai Driu corroborated that methamphetamine, marijuana, and syringes were found near the festival venues. “We have confirmed the presence of used syringes, particularly at Nabukalou Creek, behind Village 6 cinema, and the Bowling Club,” ACP Driu said.
He noted that some syringes had been found, with police officers having made several arrests related to these findings. “All of this evidence has been collected close to the festival locations. The lack of public reports is concerning, as it indicates individuals are using these syringes in various ways. We are investigating how they are being utilized,” he explained.