A JOINT operation by Fiji Police Force and the Republic of Fiji Military Forces has resulted in the seizure of more than 47,000 marijuana plants and the arrest of 22 people in the Northern Division.
Minister for Policing Ioane Naivalurua told the Parliament on Tuesday that the Fiji Police Force and RFMF were continuing intelligence-led operations targeting illicit drug networks and organised crime activities across the country.
He stressed that the discoveries should not tarnish the reputation of people living in the North.
“Sixty-eight others were arrested at roadblocks and other searches in the Central and Eastern divisions for being in possession of methamphetamine, other illicit drugs and proceeds of crime,” Mr Naivalurua said.
He assured the public that police remained in control of operations aimed at dismantling drug syndicates and transnational criminal networks.
“The Fiji Police Force remains fully in control of ongoing intelligence-led operations aimed at dismantling, disrupting and destroying illicit drug networks and transnational organised criminal activities operating within our borders and maritime domain.”
