Group arrest man for drugs

A community effort emanating from concerns about the impacts of drugs, resulted in the civilian arrest of a man in his 20s for a case of alleged possession of illicit drugs.

The civilian arrest was made by members of the Colens Village Police group made up of youths and men from Sabeto village.

The group working in partnership with Police have been moving around their communities creating awareness while also monitoring any suspicious activities which are reported to police for necessary action.

The Fiji Police Force applauds the group’s commitment and vigilance leading to the civilian arrest, made after they noticed the suspect who is not from the area, acting in a suspicious manner.

The suspect was confronted and asked about the nature of his business in the area where they found bundles of dried leaves confirmed to be marijuana. 

Sabeto Police were alerted and the suspect was re-arrested and has since been charged with one count of unlawful possession of illicit drugs and will be produced at the Nadi Magistrates Court today.

The Fiji Police Force is truly appreciative of the group's initiative and for heeding the call for communities to work together to address the drug situation.

The group was formed following the show of support on the war on drugs from the Tui Nadi Ratu Vuniyani Navuniuci, Na Momo Levu na Tui Sabeto Ratu Viliame Mataitoga, and Tui Nawaka Ratu Joeli Naevo.

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