A police K9 team responded to a report of a burglary in Vunato, Lautoka, on Monday and successfully recovered stolen items.
The suspect, known to the police, managed to evade capture while discarding several stolen items, which were subsequently found by the team.
The police reported that various electrical appliances were among the recovered items.
In another operation by the K9 team, a mobile patrol unit stopped and searched a vehicle along Natabua seaside. They seized dried leaves believed to be marijuana, along with numerous syringes and zip lock packets.
Two men, aged 35 and 41, have been detained as investigations continue.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations (ACP) Livai Driu stated that Police K9 capabilities, supported by the Fiji Police Detector Dog Unit, are regularly deployed to assist with special and routine operations.
ACP Driu added that snap checks are being conducted, not only focusing on drugs but also to help detect other crimes.
He expressed appreciation for the support from agencies such as the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service and New Zealand Police, emphasizing their shared commitment to keeping the country and region safe from crime.