Police and military investigators are continuing inquiries after a student discovered 13 rounds of ammunition at the Nabua Topline Bus Stop on 21 April. The Fiji Police Force said inspections are ongoing to establish the authenticity, functionality and origin of the rounds, and cautioned that final forensic results are still pending.
Police retrieved the items after they were reported and have kept them under examination while specialists assess whether the cartridges are live or inert. In a statement the force said authorities have not yet formally determined whether the ammunition could function as live rounds, reiterating that technical examinations and verification processes remain under way.
The discovery was linked the same day to a Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) training exercise. The RFMF subsequently confirmed to police that the items were blank rounds used during that training and that they posed no threat to public safety. Following verification, the ammunition was handed back to the military.
Despite the RFMF confirmation, the police investigation has continued to complete its own checks into the origin and chain of custody of the rounds, and to verify details of how they came to be at a public bus stop. The force said these steps are standard procedure whenever ammunition is found in a public place, even when a military source is involved, to ensure there is no residual risk or wider security concern.
The incident has drawn attention to safety at public transport hubs. Earlier this year authorities investigated other incidents involving school students at bus stands, including a separate inquiry into a viral video of a confrontation at the Nadi bus stand, highlighting heightened public sensitivity to events at communal waiting areas. Police and transport authorities have previously urged commuters to report anything suspicious immediately.
Investigations into the Nabua find remain active while forensic and administrative checks are finalised. The Fiji Police Force said it will release further information once examinations are complete and any follow-up inquiries have been concluded.