Navua man in custody for being in possession of illicit drugs

An unemployed man of Tokotoko, Navua is in custody after he was arrested last night for being in possession of illicit drugs.

Police say a total of 171 dried plants believed to be marijuana was confiscated.

The Fiji Police Force and the Fiji Dog Detector Unit searched the suspect’s home in Navua with a search warrant.

They say K9 Herb was released to conduct a search within the premises, which led to the discovery of dried leaves underneath the mattress, bedroom wardrobe and under the kitchen table. Investigations continue.