More than 4,000 plants believed to be marijuana discovered and seized from a farm in Vanua Levu

More than 4,000 plants believed to be marijuana were discovered and seized from a farm in Qaranivai, Dogotuki, Vanua Levu, following a raid conducted by the officers from the Labasa Taskforce and Criminal Intelligence Unit.

Chief Operations Officer (COO) Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police (A/ACP) Livai Driu says a 23-year-old farmer of Vusavio, Dogotuki, was arrested on Friday, and more than 4,590 plants believed to be marijuana were discovered and seized.

He says more arrests were also made in the Northern Division this past week for drug-related offences.

A/ACP Driu says the Divisional task forces continue to focus on those involved in the illegal drug trade, and successful joint raids with other stakeholders are reflective of the momentum of efforts underway in addressing the illicit trade.