Several people arrested for theft of crops


A special operation held on Taveuni addressing concerns on yaqona and dalo theft has resulted in the arrests of several people.

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Operations, Livai Driu said the team were able to deal with backlog cases whereby a 32-year old farmer was arrested and charged for two cases of dalo theft.

ACP Driu said in fresh cases, six men were arrested for various cases of yaqona and dalo theft, criminal intimidation and unlawful possession of illicit drugs.

The arrests were made between the 22nd and 28th of January. ACP Driu said key to the successful conduct of operations has been the quick sharing of information from members of the community.

“We appreciate the support of the community who have willingly come forward with information." "We will continue to assess and look at the best possible means of curbing dalo and yaqona theft with the support of other stakeholders and communities.”