More than 1,800 marijuana plants discovered on two farms in Kadavu

More than 1,800 marijuana plants discovered on two farms in Kadavu

By Karishma Kumari
Thursday 13/04/2023

More than 1,800 plants believed to be marijuana have been discovered on two farms in the Natumua terrain in Tavuki, Kadavu.

Chief Operations Officer Assistant Commissioner of Police Livai Driu says a team from the Southern Division currently conducting drug operations in Kadavu made the discoveries yesterday.

He says the first raid conducted in the Natumua terrain led to the discovery of more than 1,700 plants and dried leaves believed to be marijuana.

The Chief Operations Officer says a 32-year-old farmer from Natumua Village and an 18-year-old farmer from Korovou Village in Serua were arrested and taken into custody.

He says the second raid conducted led to the seizure of 96 plants believed to be marijuana. The owner of the farm is unknown as investigations continue.

ACP Driu reiterated the Fiji Police's call for community support in eradicating the cultivation of illicit drugs.

He says while arrests are made for those found in possession in urban centers, concerted efforts are ongoing to target the source of the illicit trade.

Click here for stories on the Drugs Situation in Fiji

FEATURE NEWS
No place for bullies and thugs at QVS, we will investigate with ODPP - Radrodro
Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro confirms they will need to initiate an urgent investigation that will need to involve independent officials fro...
4 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Tamavua, Sakoca, and Tacirua residents express frustration over frequent water cuts
Residents of Tamavua, Sakoca, Tacirua, Colo-i-Suva and Namadi Heights have raised concerns about ongoing water supply disruptions in their ...
3 hours ago

Medicine shortage is not due to financial reasons but supply chain issues- Dr Lalabalavu
Minister for Health, Dr. Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu has confirmed today that the medicine shortage currently faced by our hospitals is not a financial ...
4 hours ago

We are facing difficulties, the budget is there – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad admits that the coalition government is not implementing things on time in all ...
8 hours ago

Khalsa Road potholes opening up every few weeks after road works, residents and drivers demand lasting solutions
Residents and drivers continue to raise concerns about the potholes along Khalsa Road in Tacirua opening every few weeks, and they are now asking for ...
9 hours ago

Rokodrausa balances caring for bedridden mother and school to be named school Dux
Despite the challenges of caring for her bedridden mother each morning, Year 8 student Fulori Rokodrausa of Dravo District School in Tailevu has ...
9 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 ...
14 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 ...
14 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