drugs
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Fiji to Launch Centralized Police–Military Drug Crackdown Under Strategic Plan 2025–2030
A sweeping policing plan hints at a tighter police–military partnership to tackle drugs and national security threats. Officials say a centralized command will soon translate into coordinated actions on the ground, with the military in a supportive role to bolster police capacity while upholding the rule of law.
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Suspected meth found at Suva campus in Samabula triggers police probe
Police are investigating a campus discovery in Suva after a white substance believed to be methamphetamine was found on a tertiary premises. With forensic tests pending, investigators are unraveling what happened and whether the case ties into wider drug activity in the capital.
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Fiji Expands Drug Crackdown with CCTV Surveillance, Intelligence-Led Raids and Community Action
Fiji’s leadership unveils a sweeping push against illegal drugs, arguing that prevention and community participation are as crucial as enforcement. The plan pairs sharper policing with new surveillance tools and regional cooperation, inviting schools, families, and faith groups to join the effort. It frames the issue as a whole-of-society challenge aimed at curbing growing social…
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Fiji MP Proposes 24/7 National Drug Surveillance Network and Death Penalty for Drug Manufacturers
Parliament considers a bold, nationwide 24/7 surveillance network—linking municipal street cameras with a central monitoring system to disrupt drug networks. The proposal sparks debate over funding, cross-agency coordination, and the balance between security and civil rights.
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Fiji Considers Legal Framework for Military Aid in Tackling Drug Trafficking
Fiji faces a shifting security landscape as illicit drugs and cross-border crime rise. A broad, all-of-nation response is on the table, weighing new security tools against civil liberties, with a strong emphasis on prevention, families, and coordinated action to safeguard communities.