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Three men arrested for alleged drug possession

January 7, 2025 11:50 am

[Source: Fiji Police Force/Facebook]

Three men have been arrested for possession of alleged illicit drugs.

Police say they raided a house in Tamole Settlement, New Town, where a 56-year-old unemployed man and a 23-year-old car wash attendant voluntarily handed over illicit drugs hidden inside the house.

The two men surrendered 117 sachets of dried leaves wrapped in aluminum foil, believed to be marijuana.

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Police also adds that yesterday, a 53-year-old casual worker from New Town Settlement was arrested for possession of illicit drugs after a raid on his residence.

The force discovered a portion of dried leaves, believed to be marijuana, was voluntarily surrendered.

All three men are currently in police custody, and investigations are ongoing.