Statement

The white substances seized from a factory in Lami yesterday will be sent to New Zealand for further testing.

While the tests conducted at the Fiji Police Forensic Science Service laboratory have returned negative for illicit drugs, the presence of two known ingredients used for producing methamphetamine warrants further testing and investigation.

We will seek the assistance of the New Zealand Institute for Public Health and Forensic Science (PHF Science), an institution we have collaborated with previously.

Investigations continue to determine the specific use of the seized substances as the presence of the two known precursors is a concern.

The Fiji Police Force will provide progress on the matter in due course.

Rusiate Tudravu

Commissioner of Police