Three students were among 13 individuals arrested yesterday for possessing illegal drugs. The arrests occurred across two different school locations.
According to Assistant Commissioner of Police – Operations Livai Driu, one school is under investigation after the school’s manager discovered smoking paraphernalia in the dining hall and promptly reported it to the authorities. Driu commended the teachers for their proactive role in maintaining safety within the schools and assured the public that the legal process will follow its course.
Additionally, a 33-year-old carpenter and a 47-year-old security guard were apprehended at a roadblock on Nadonumai Road, where officials found small bags containing white crystals. In a separate raid in Waiyavi, Lautoka, four individuals were arrested after police uncovered white crystals, smoking devices, and cash believed to be linked to drug sales.
Other arrests included a 32-year-old mechanic from Waimalika Sabeto, who was found in possession of six bags of white crystals at Sanasana ground, and a 29-year-old man from Semo, Sigatoka, who was captured at the Ciri Junction bus shelter with seven branches of a plant suspected to be marijuana. A 46-year-old farmer from Navosa was also taken into custody at Nadi Bus Stand with 161 branches of suspected marijuana and cash possibly derived from drug transactions. Finally, a 24-year-old man from Natutu, Ba, was arrested at the Ba Market for possession of eight sachets of dried leaves, also suspected to be marijuana, wrapped in aluminum foil.
All arrested individuals remain in police custody along with the seized drugs, which are awaiting analysis as investigations continue.
This incident highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat drug-related issues in the community. While the arrests underscore a serious concern regarding drug usage, they also reflect a community working together to address the problem and protect its youth. Continued vigilance from educators and community members may lead to safer environments and fewer incidents in the future.
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