Most drug raids conducted by the authorities have been successful due to information provided by the public. Home Affairs Minister Pio Tikoduadua has urged members of the public to report any information they have regarding potential drug activities in their neighborhoods.
Speaking on The Lens@177 this week, Mr. Tikoduadua acknowledged that fear often prevents people from sharing information with authorities. “In our communities, there’s too much talk—this person is selling, that house is taking drugs, that house is pushing drugs—too much talk,” he said.
“For those genuinely concerned about the safety of their children and community, come forward. We will protect those who provide information to the government. People are scared, we understand, but we aim to create an environment where individuals will be protected.”
He added that this would help to stop the free reign that drug peddlers enjoy in the community. “You are aware of all the raids; the information is coming from the people. The different quantities of drugs we are confiscating and the people we are arresting—that came from the public, and we hope they continue to do that.”