Two arrested for allegedly possessing marijuana – FBC News

(Source: Fiji Police Force/Facebook)

Two men were arrested following the seizure of several packets of dried leaves, believed to be cannabis, on Cunningham Old Road in Nasinu yesterday afternoon.

ACP Operations Chief Livai Driu said that during the raid on the two suspects’ home, more than 40 large packages, more than 400 bags and a bottle of seeds, all believed to be marijuana, were seized.

ACP Driu said the raid carried out in the Southern Division operational area was significant as it was allegedly intended for sale of illegal substances.

He added that the source of the alleged substances and possible proceeds of crime will be further investigated during the investigation.

(Source: Fiji Police Force/Facebook)

ACP Driu adds that as the festive season approaches, there is often an increase in the sale and distribution of drugs as a means of making money.

It states that divisional operations, with the help of their stakeholders, will work together to disrupt and dismantle drug dealing networks.

ACP Driu underlines that the police are actively pursuing the support of Vanua, religious organizations, civil society and relevant stakeholders to carry out the proactive arm towards reducing the supply through increasing awareness of the harmful effects of illegal drugs.

Two people are being detained while the investigation continues.

The seized substances were sent for analysis.