Seven individuals have been arrested in various drug raids conducted nationwide over the past 24 hours.
In Kadavu, two men were detained at the Vunisea jetty after dried leaves, suspected to be marijuana, and smoking apparatuses were found.
In the Eastern Division, a 22-year-old man was apprehended in Koronivia with several zip lock bags containing white crystals believed to be methamphetamine, as well as cash suspected to be proceeds of crime.
In the Western Division, arrests were made in Rakiraki where two men were discovered with dried leaves, presumed to be marijuana.
In the Northern Division, raids in the Savusavu area led to the seizure of nearly 1,000 plants suspected to be marijuana from three farms. These operations resulted in one arrest.
A 20-year-old farmer was taken into custody following a raid in Naweni.
In Taveuni, a 42-year-old man was arrested after dried plant materials, thought to be marijuana, were found in his workshop and backyard.
All suspects remain in custody as investigations continue.