Police have ramped up drug operations in anticipation of the festive season to disrupt and destabilize the supply market. In Savusavu, five suspects were apprehended during recent drug raids when authorities discovered dried leaves suspected to be marijuana in their possession.
Additionally, in the Central Division, a man in his 50s was arrested at a carrier stand for similar drug possession. In Nabua, a man in his 20s was detained along Mead Road after being found with multiple sachets of dried leaves, a plastic bag with seeds believed to be marijuana, and a zip-lock bag containing white crystals thought to be methamphetamine.
An 18-year-old man was also arrested in Sigatoka Town with over 50 dried branches and loose leaves suspected to be marijuana.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations, ACP Livai Driu, mentioned that ongoing divisional operations will emphasize school and community awareness. He stressed the importance of proactive community policing in reducing the effects of drugs on families and communities. ACP Driu added that sharing information is vital for law enforcement efforts aimed at diminishing drug supply.