Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu says Fiji’s police officers are conducting drug investigations freely and without intimidation, despite the risks associated with tackling the country’s expanding narcotics trade.
He said police intelligence teams continued to monitor potential threats but there had been no credible warnings of danger to officers or investigators at this stage.
“Our intelligence is looking into the risk levels that we are in,” he said.
“At this point in time, there’s nothing I have received that advises me that I’m a target or that any of our investigations are being threatened.”
Mr Tudravu said threats were an expected part of law enforcement, particularly when dealing with organised crime.
“Police work comes with challenges.
“If you accept to be a police officer, you accept that sometimes in your career, especially when dealing with drugs, you will come under heat.”
He assured the public that all investigations were being carried out without interference or fear.
“We are conducting our investigations freely, there’s no fear.
“I’m going about my work freely, and no one should worry about anything that will happen.”
The Commissioner said the force was prepared to handle any situation that might arise.
“We are here to face the challenges, and if threats come around, we will have mitigation for that,” he said.
The Commissioner reaffirmed the police’s commitment to maintaining operational independence as investigations continue into the drug trade and its associated criminal networks.
“We will continue to do our work professionally and without compromise,” he said.
