law enforcement
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Suva Hosts Regional Police Communications Workshop to Sharpen Digital Outreach Across the Pacific
Police communications officers from across the Pacific converge in Suva for a three-day regional workshop aimed at mastering digital media, countering misinformation, and sharpening public messaging. A move toward stronger, coordinated regional action on shared security challenges.
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Fiji Urges Lawyers to Ramp Up Environmental Enforcement with New Penalties and Expanded Inspector Powers
Fiji is reshaping how environmental offences are enforced, introducing new powers and penalties to deter harm sooner. Lawyers and prosecutors are being urged to treat breaches with urgency as coastal communities face erosion, pollution and climate-driven displacement. The reform hints at swifter, administrative remedies designed to protect ecosystems and people.
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Fiji rolls out nationwide police digital network linking stations to speed up investigations
Fiji’s police are pursuing a sweeping digital upgrade that would connect every station to a national information network. The move, framed by a new five-year policing plan, promises faster investigations and stronger inter‑agency coordination—but the rollout path is still unfolding.
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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 and UK Kick Off Talks to Strengthen Cross-Border Crime Response
Fiji and the United Kingdom are expanding their partnership to confront transnational crime, with talks centered on sharper intelligence sharing, joint training, and practical capacity-building to bolster Fiji’s investigative response.
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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.
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Fiji declares national drug emergency as Counter Narcotics Bureau gears up for nationwide crackdown
Fiji faces a national emergency over illicit drugs as 2025 records reveal thousands of cases and a surge in synthetic use. A new Counter Narcotics Bureau promises a whole‑of‑nation response that blends enforcement with community and rehabilitation efforts.