The Fiji Police Force registered 1414 drug-related cases from January to November last year.
Fiji Police Force Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Livai Driu said the offenders were mostly aged between 18 to 35, and the drugs involved were marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin.
“The most common drug was marijuana,” Mr Driu said.
“The various types of drug offences included are unlawful possession, cultivation, importation, exportation, transportation, unlawful administration, found in possession of controlled chemicals and equipment, supply and use of illicit drugs.
“Unlawful possession of illicit drugs was the most commonly registered drug offence, followed by unlawful cultivation and unlawful importation and exportation.”
In addition, he said there were 1368 drug offenders for the same period, and 25 were juveniles.
“A total number of 833 people were from the age group 18 to 35 years, whereas 471 were from the age range of 36-35. Thirty-nine people who were arrested were 56 years and above.
“The Fiji Police Force remains committed in its fight in the eradication of drugs.”
