Police arrest third suspect in relation to a drug case in Savusavu

Police have arrested a third suspect in relation to a drug case in Savusavu.

Two men aged 27 and 29 were arrested yesterday but the third suspect had escaped from the checkpoint between Urata and Nadomole in Savusavu.

Police say the suspect was travelling with two others when they were stopped at the checkpoint by Police and Land Transport Authority officers.

They say the seized substances which include plastic and bullets containing dried leaves believed to be marijuana were found inside a vehicle.