Drug enforcement activities have ramped up ahead of the festive season to disrupt and destabilize the narcotics supply chain. In Savusavu, police arrested five individuals during drug raids and seized dried leaves presumed to be marijuana.
In the Central Division, a man in his 50s was taken into custody at a carrier stand for similar drug possession. Meanwhile, in Nabua, a man in his 20s was apprehended along Mead Road with several sachets of dried leaves, a bag of seeds suspected to be marijuana, and a zip-lock bag containing white crystals believed to be methamphetamine.
Additionally, in Sigatoka Town, an 18-year-old man was arrested after being found with over 50 dried branches and loose leaves thought to be marijuana.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations, ACP Livai Driu, emphasized that divisional operations will also prioritize awareness initiatives within schools and communities. He asserted that proactive community policing is essential in mitigating the effects of drug use on families and neighborhoods. ACP Driu highlighted the importance of information sharing in enhancing law enforcement’s efforts to curtail drug supply.