Three men, including an officer of the Counter Narcotics Bureau, have been charged in relation to the importation of over 4 kilograms of methamphetamine.
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) said this was a joint operation with the Fiji Police Force.
FRCS said the interception took place after FRCS Customs Officers identified irregularities during screening of an airfreight consignment from a Southeast African nation.
A controlled delivery operation, executed between FRCS and the Fiji Police Force led to the arrest of three men who have subsequently been charged and will be produced at the Nadi Magistrates Court today.
All three accused persons have been charged with one count of Unlawful Importation of Illicit Drugs. The second accused a police officer and the third accused both face an additional charge of Possession of properties suspected of being proceeds of crime.
“This interception is a direct result of the sharp intelligence, surveillance, and targeting capabilities of our Customs officers, and the strong partnership we continue to strengthen with the Fiji Police Force,” FRCS Chief Executive Officer, Udit Singh said.
“Together, we are taking firm action to dismantle drug networks at our borders. I thank our officers and our Police partners for their relentless commitment to keeping Fiji safe.”
Commissioner of Police, Rusiate Tudravu, also acknowledged the joint success of the operation.
“This is a powerful example of what can be achieved when law enforcement agencies work in unity,” he said.
“The arrest of a law enforcement officer also reaffirms the zero-tolerance approach towards the involvement of any individual who uses their position of authority for personal gain through corrupt means.”
“I have directed a full-scale investigation to identify those colluding to advance the illicit drug trade in Fiji.”
“Our shared mission is to protect our people and borders—and this outcome sends a clear message that Fiji is not a safe haven for drug traffickers.”
