STATEMENT

Two Police officers have been suspended pending the outcome of an investigation into the missing drug exhibit at the Namaka Police Station.

The investigation is being conducted by officers from the Criminal Investigations Department Headquarters, Suva.

Acting Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu has also directed a separate inquiry into the internal systems and processes followed with regards to the handling of the missing exhibit.

The inquiry will be headed by an Assistant Commissioner of Police.

He adds if investigations find failure on the part of supervisors, those identified will also be suspended awaiting the outcome of internal disciplinary proceedings.

A/CP Tudravu says corrupt officers will be removed from the institution.