Drug Raid seizures

Two students aged 15, are being investigated for a case of alleged unlawful possession of illicit drugs.

Assistant Commissioner of Police – Operations (ACP) Livai Driu said the students were allegedly found with white substances believed to be methamphetamine and dried leaves believed to be marijuana, on school premises, and the matter was then reported at the Valelevu Police Station.

The seized substances have been sent for analysis, whereas the two students have been questioned.

In Kadavu, two men were arrested at the Vunisea jetty following the discovery of dried leaves believed to be marijuana and smoking apparatuses.

In the Eastern Division, a 22-year-old man was arrested in Koronivia after he was found with several zip lock plastics containing white crystals believed to be methamphetamine, and cash believed to be proceeds of crime.

In the Western Division, ACP Driu said arrests were recorded in Rakiraki where two men were found with dried leaves believed to be marijuana.

In the Northern Division, more farms were raided in the Savusavu area of operation, where close to 1,000 plants believed to be marijuana were seized from three farms.

From the three raids, one arrest was made.

A 20-year-old farmer was taken into custody for the raid conducted in Naweni.

In Taveuni, a 42-year old man was arrested following the discovery of dried plant materials believed to be marijuana found in his workshop and backyard.

The suspects remain in custody as investigations continue.

ACP Driu is pleading with parents to continuously remind their children of the consequences of being involved in illegal activities.