FlipFlop

The Fiji Police Force shares the concerns raised by the Ministry of Health & Medical Services - Fiji of the sale of tobacco including suki to minors as reports are received of it being used as a mixture of substances to make what is termed as Kopen or locally as ‘FlipFlop’.

The grinded suki is mixed with turpentine or rum and is normally placed between the lower lip and teeth therefore slowing oozing out its juices causing a dizzy sensation.

The Fiji Police Force’s Narcotics Bureau is aware of the matter and had visited the family and the school of the victim together with other support units from the Criminal Investigations Headquarters.

Parents and guardians are to closely monitor and talk to children under their care and responsibility as children are vulnerable to exploitation in terms of illicit drugs and other illegal activities.

We ask parents and guardians to be alert to changes in the behavior of children.

We also ask that we continue talking to our children often and discuss issues with them.

While investigations is still ongoing our plea is that any information in regards to illicit drugs be communicated to Crime Stoppers 919 or to the Narcotics Bureau 3370012 or email narcotics.bureau@police.org.fj #prevention