Drugs Seizure

A 49-year old man was taken into custody at the Labasa Police Station after he was found with a suitcase filled with dried leaves believed to be marijuana.

Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations (ACP-O) Livai Driu said the arrest and seizure of the alleged illicit substances was a result of yet again the sharing of information from concerned members of the public, which is encouraging.

ACP Driu said the Labasa Taskforce team had received a tip alleging the suspect was in possession of illicit drugs.

The suspect was stopped outside a hotel along the main street in Labasa and searched, whereby a zip lock clear bag containing some dried leaves believed to be marijuana was found in his possession.

ACP Driu said a search was also conducted in the suspect’s vehicle which led to the discovery of a bag containing several branches of dried leaves believed to be marijuana.

Investigations continue. In a separate case in the Western Division, two men were produced at the Lautoka Magistrates Court charged with the unlawful possession of illicit drugs namely cocaine and methamphetamine.

A raid was conducted at a Lautoka Motel where the two were staying on the 25th of July and the discoveries made.

The two accused persons reside in Vatuwaqa.

They were produced on the 28th of July and granted bail.

ACP Driu has commended the show of support towards the war on drugs.

He adds the sharing of information is reflective of the collective commitment shown towards safeguarding communities from the devastating consequences of illicit drugs.