Police have confirmed that the late Police Constable Peniasi Ravagi was part of a team that carried out drug raids in Delainavesi prior to his death.
Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu, speaking at a press conference, said three homes were raided in Delainavesi as part of an anti-drug operation.
However, he stressed that no formal complaints were lodged against officers from the Lami Police Station in relation to the raids.
“I can confirm that the late Peniasi was involved in the raid, but at this stage there is no correlation between his death and what transpired in Delainavesi,” the Commissioner said.
He added that investigators are still working to determine whether any threats were made against the officer and whether such threats, if uncovered, could have led to his killing.
When questioned about support available to officers who participate in high-risk operations and may receive threats, Commissioner Tudravu said the force has internal investigative mechanisms and specialised units to respond.
He confirmed that a technical unit and the Police Mobile Force are available to support frontline officers, adding that operational teams are continuing their work as investigations into the constable’s death progress.
