Successful Raid

A tip received from a member of the public regarding a 35-year old Wainunu farmer's involvement in the alleged sale of illicit drugs resulted in a successful raid.

Chief Operations Officer (COO) Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Abdul Khan said Narcotics Officers in Labasa and Savusavu intercepted the suspect at the Salia Jetty where they made the discovery of illicit drugs believed to be marijuana ready to be sold.

ACP Khan said the suspect tried to flee the scene but was apprehended by officers.

He has acknowledged the support of the public in sharing information that led to the successful operation where drugs intended to be sold were intercepted, saving innocent lives from the harmful impacts of illicit drugs.

ACP Khan said all tips received is pursued, and he hopes that members of the public will understand just how important and potentially life saving the act of sharing information can be.

He called on members of the public to utilise the anonymous reporting lines available such as the Crime Stoppers Fiji on 919 or 917.

ACP Khan assures the public that all information will be kept confidential, and any act by a police officer that breaches the trust of those providing information will be dealt with through the Fiji Police's internal disciplinary processes.