Man in custody after allegedly being found in possession of illicit drugs

By Vilisi Nawaqatabu

21/01/2020

A 27-year-old man is currently in custody after allegedly being found in possession of illicit drugs believed to be marijuana.

The southern division drugs team had followed up a tip-off which led to the raid of the house in Sukanaivalu Road in Nabua yesterday which belonged to the farmer.

In the process, a bag containing 20 parcels of dried leaves believed to be marijuana and another bag which had more than five thousand dollars was found.

The suspect is currently in custody awaiting drugs analysis report.

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