Drugs Seizure

A 36-year old taxi driver was arrested in Raiwaqa earlier this week after he was allegedly found with several zip lock bags containing white substances believed to be methamphetamine.

Chief Operations Officer (COO) Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police (A/ACP) Livai Driu said also allegedly found in his possession were dried leaves believed to be marijuana.

A/ACP Driu said other arrests were made in the Nairasiri area.

The first arrest was made at the Waitabu Settlement where a 27-year old was found with plants believed to be marijuana.

The second arrest was for a 49-year old farmer also of Waitabu Settlement where plants believed to be marijuana were found in his possession.

In the Northern Division, the Labasa Taskforce continues to make arrests of those involved in the illicit drug trade.

Two men aged 19 and 23 years were arrested following the discovery of dried leaves believed to be marijuana.

Yesterday a 25-year-old farmer was arrested in Seaqaqa after he was allegedly found with several sachets of dried leaves believed to be mairjuana.

All seized plants and substances will be sent for analysis.

The Chief Operations Officer says the arrests were made possible through the support of the community through the sharing of information.