Methamphetamine and Cocaine found in separate drug raids

Three men are in police custody following separate drugs raids.

Police say a raid was conducted on Thursday at Hanford Place in Narere at the home of a man in his 50s whereby clear plastic bags containing white crystal powder believed to be methamphetamine were found.

In the second raid on Thursday, the home belonging to a man in his 30s at Vishnu Deo Road in Nakasi was searched whereby a small plastic containing white crystals believed to be methamphetamine and cash were discovered.

A man in his 30s was also arrested after a clear plastic containing white powder believed to be cocaine as well as other apparatus were found in his car which was parked in Votualevu in Nadi.

Police say all three remain in custody as the substances have been sent for analysis.

Operation Cavuraka is currently underway and Police say members of the public should call Crime Stoppers on 919 if they have any information on those involved in the illicit drug trade.