Police up farm visitations

Policing operations are increasing their tempo on targeting those involved in the theft of crops and livestock.

Assistant Commissioner of Police – Operations (ACP) Livai Driu says farm and community visitations have enabled Police to conduct profiling of farmers and members of the farming communities, strengthening police community relations.

As a result, a tip was received regarding the theft of dalo from the Vunidawa area, and police were able to seize the bags of root crops and investigations continue into the matter.

ACP Driu said majority of the theft cases are opportunistic in nature, adding policing efforts will be relentless on ensuring those involved are arrested and brought to justice.

ACP Driu says the sharing of information in relation to the movement of people, unfamiliar to the community or seen acting in a suspicious manner is important, with both police and other members of their community.

He adds showing a united front would be a deterrent to would be offenders. ACP Driu said Police is working with Government and other stakeholders in addressing the root causes of crime, as police cannot fight crime alone, as the solution for crime lies within the community.

The Fiji Police Force encourages the sharing of information through Crime Stoppers on 919.