Illicit Drugs Seized

Illicit drugs believed to be methamphetamine were seized in a raid in Lautoka yesterday as Police increase their tempo of operations this festive season.

Chief Operations Officer (COO) Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Abdul Khan said the raid was conducted at Rovoka Street in Waiyavi, Lautoka whereby a 26-year old man was arrested following the discovery of white crystals believed to be methamphetamine.

In another raid conducted in Samabula on Monday night, two men were arrested with sachets of dried leaves believed to be marijuana, and apparatus believed to be used for crystal meth.

ACP Khan said another raid conducted in Tamavua led to the arrest of a 45-year old farmer after close to 20kg of dried leaves believed to be marijuana was seized from his home.

In the Northern Division, a 31-year old man was found with sachets of dried leaves believed to be marijuana in a homestay.

ACP Khan said in the Eastern Division, a 22-year old farmer from Nasilai, Rewa was arrested following the discovery of plants believed to be marijuana on his farm.

The Chief Operations Officer said a raid was conducted this morning in Savusavu where a 33-year old man was found with dried leaves believed to be marijuana.

ACP Khan has acknowledged the show of support from members of the public in the sharing of information, resulting in the successful arrests.

He reiterates that drug operations run parallel to major national operations and a key focus is on the illicit drug trade.