INTELLIGENCE received by the police reveals that while methamphetamine may not be manufactured locally, Fiji is still a transshipment hub, says Policing Minister Ioane Naivalurua.
Mr Naivalurua told Parliament this week external criminal activities sought to exploit the country’s maritime and air routes.
“It is some of our people who have chosen to selfishly profit from assisting the transshipment and then distributing this form of death on their fellow citizens,” Mr Naivalurua said, adding that the gravity of the situation demanded plain language, clear direction and decisive action.
“Since accepting this role seven weeks ago, I have been assessing the strength, capacity and integrity of our Fiji Police Force, undertaking numerous multilateral engagements with regional partners and taking the conversation out into our community.
“I can inform the members of this August House that there is a movement of goodwill among the different sectors of our communities wanting to play their part.
“These include NGOs, civil society groups, business houses and government and faith-based organisations.”
