3 students allegedly found with substances believed to be methamphetamine and marijuana in schools

3 students allegedly found with substances believed to be methamphetamine and marijuana in schools

By Alipate Narawa
Monday 03/07/2023
[Image: Fiji Police Force]

3 students have been allegedly found with substances believed to be methamphetamine and marijuana in two schools.

Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Livai Driu says the first incident was reported at the Raiwaqa Police Station involving a 17-year-old student who was allegedly found with white substances believed to be methamphetamine and the second was reported at the Lautoka Police Station, involving two students both aged 16-years-old after they were found with dried leaves believed to be marijuana.

ACP Driu further says the incidents were reported by their teachers, adding the discovery of illicit substances in the possession on students, should be a concern to all.

He says as investigations continue, arrests were also made this past week for unlawful possession and cultivation throughout the country.

Driu further says in Lautoka a 24-year-old man and 35-year-old woman were arrested following the discovery of white crystals believed to be methamphetamine.

He says in the Eastern Division, a 30-year-old farmer and a 28-year-old woman were arrested after they were found with dried leaves believed to be marijuana in two separate arrests.

The Commander Operations further says the Eastern Division task force whilst pursuing a tip, intercepted a vehicle where bundles of dried branches believed to be marijuana were found in their possession. The three occupants of the car were taken into custody.

In Labasa, two women and a 24-year old man were arrested after they were found with dried leaves and seeds believed to be marijuana, while a man and an 18-year old woman were arrested by Savusavu Police following two separate cases of unlawful possession of illicit drugs believed to be marijuana.

In Nadi a 49-year-old man was arrested with several small plastic bags containing dried leaves believed to be marijuana and more than $1,000 cash believed to be proceeds of crime.

The head of the Fiji Police Operations says in line with the 2023 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking theme, Understanding and Sharing Facts on Drugs, Save Lives, it is imperative to talk to children about the consequences of the illicit drug trade on their young lives.

ACP/O Driu adds while authorities are doing their best in tackling the illicit drug trade, community support in talking about its harmful impacts and the sharing of information with police will greatly assist ongoing efforts in curbing incidents.

FEATURE NEWS
Meli Bainimarama handed prison sentence in Australia
Meli Bainimarama has been sentenced to 28 months imprisonment with a non-parole period of 14 months. He is the son of former Prime Minister, Voreqe...
11 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Gift of Instant Connection with Digicel Fiji
Digicel Fiji is spreading the magic of the season with its Christmas campaign, Gift of Instant Connection. Digicel Fiji says this season, let’s ...
12 hours ago

LTA suspends two driver licences for risky behaviour
Two individuals who had uploaded videos on social media while driving and engaging in risky behaviour have had their licences suspended by the Land ...
12 hours ago

Infection prevention and control guidelines in place to deal with super-bugs - Dr Tudravu
We have processes in place like infection prevention and control guidelines to deal with super-bugs. Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr Jemesa ...
13 hours ago

PM opens new FNU Pacific Centre for Maritime Studies
Future maritime students are set to gain valuable learning opportunities following the opening of the Fiji National University Pacific Centre for ...
13 hours ago

Loss of traditional values contributing to drug abuse in iTaukei communities - Volatabu
The students of Assemblies of God and Dr. Ram Lakhan Memorial Primary School in Tacirua have been reminded of the importance of understanding who ...
13 hours ago



fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Latest Videos

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
yb
IN DEPTH
Doctor Alipate Vakamocea on fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Fiji Medical Association President, Doctor Alipate Vakamocea will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan The show will focus on ...
13 days ago

Mangal and Akauola on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
Adult Teen Challenge Fiji Executive Director, Hemraj Mangal and Director, Matai Akauola appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan The ...
13 days ago

Sporting federations demand answers from FASANOC
National sporting federations who are part of Fiji Association of Sport and National Olympic Committee or FASANOC, are still calling for answers and ...
20 days ago

TOP