Police officer in custody for allegedly fleeing with meth from a Namaka Police Station

A police officer from Namaka Police Station has been questioned and released after allegedly scooping spilled crystal powder believed to be methamphetamine from a wrapped container at Namaka Police Bure and fleeing the scene.

Assistant Commissioner of Police - Crime Mesake Waqa confirms that the drugs were part of the 3 tonnes of methamphetamine seized in Nadi over the weekend.

The officer had allegedly scooped up the drugs while unloading containers of drugs from Legalega to Namaka Police Station on Sunday.

ACP Waqa says the man was arrested on Tuesday from Naisoso in Nadi.

Meanwhile, Assistant Commissioner of Police – Operations Livai Driu has confirmed that the officer has been suspended and due processes are being followed.