Tag: law enforcement
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Fiji Parliament Tables Police Bill 2026 Expanding Roadblock Powers
Under Clause 120 of the proposed legislation, police may place barriers “across roads, streets and other public places” when necessary to maintain law and order, preserve… Read more
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Fiji and Palau Explore Police Training and Officer Exchanges at Pacific Transnational Crime Summit
Fiji and Palau are exploring a formal policing partnership centered on structured training and officer exchanges to deepen regional collaboration. The talks, held on the sidelines… Read more
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Fiji Launches Western Division Drug Crackdown with Military-Backed Police Operation in Nadi
Fiji’s Western Division braces for a tougher crackdown on illicit drugs as a new joint operation gets underway. With military and police coordinating to disrupt networks,… Read more
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Fiji launches Western Division joint police-military operation to disrupt drug networks in Lautoka and Nadi
Police and the military have shifted from planning to action in Fiji’s Western Division, as a joint counter-narcotics push expands its reach. With nearly 100 persons… Read more
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Pacific Islands push regional illicit drugs strategy ahead of 2027 Forum summit
From a transit route to a regional epidemic, the Pacific faces a widening drugs crisis that demands a united, community-driven response. A new policy paper calls… Read more
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Fiji imposes immediate nationwide ban on drones around correctional facilities
Fiji imposes an immediate nationwide ban on drones near all correctional facilities, with officials warning of swift enforcement. The move signals a tougher security stance around… Read more
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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.… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more