A man in his 20s is in custody at the Sigatoka Police Station after he resisted arrests when approached by two police officers in Sigatoka.

Police also alleged that the man was found to be in possession of dried leaves believed to be marijuana.

Police spokesperson Savaira Tabua said the suspect was captured in a video that was taken from Sigatoka town and had gone viral on social media yesterday.

She said the man was approached by the two officers after they found him acting suspiciously; and in the process resisted arrest.

The dried leaves have been sent for analysis as investigations continue.