Numerous drug arrests take place

Arrests for drug-related offences continues to take place all over the country. The first accused a taxi driver in his 30s was arrested at Lokia in Nausori on Easter Friday after he was found with several zip lock bags containing white substances tested positive as methamphetamine.

He has been charged and produced in court.

The second arrest was made also in Lokia on Wednesday whereby a 28-year-old man was searched and he was allegedly found in possession of white substances which has been sent for analysis.

Also seized were bullets of dried leaves believed to be marijuana and smoking apparatus.

Eastern Division

Other drug related arrests in the Eastern Division include a 19-yearold from Nakasi who was allegedly found in possession of sachets of dried leaves believed to be marijuana.

In Nausori Town a 22-year-old man from Ucunivanua Village, Tailevu was taken into custody after he was allegedly found in possession with sachets of dried leaves believed to be marijuana.

Western Division

In the Western Division drug related arrests were also made in the past 48 hours.

A 27-year-old man was arrested along, Vitogo Parade on Tuesday after he was allegedly found in possession with sachets of dried leaves and seeds all believed to be marijuana. A a woman and a man were arrested at Kermode Road, Lautoka following a raid at their residence resulted in the seizure of sachets and rolls of dried leaves believed to be marijuana.

In Nadi yesterday, a 28 year old man was arrested after he was allegedly found with sachets of dried leaves wrapped in aluminium foil inside an empty noodle packet.

Northern Division

In the Northern Division a 35 year old farmer from Nabalebale Settlement was arrested following a raid at his farm which resulted in the seizure of plants believed to be marijuana.

Police operations on drugs continue and are running parallel to their COVID-19 operations.