Agricultor é preso e mais de 4000 mil pés de maconha são apreendidos

A 23-year-old farmer of Vusavio, Dogotuki was arrested on Friday following a raid that resulted in the discovery of more than 4,000 plants believed to be marijuana.

Chief Operations Officer (COO) Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police (A/ACP) Livai Driu said the raid was conducted by the officers from the Labasa Taskforce and Criminal Intelligence Unit at the suspect’s farm in Qaranivai, Dogotuki.

A/ACP Driu disse que mais de 4,590 plantas que se acredita serem maconha foram descobertas e apreendidas.

Mais prisões também foram feitas na Divisão Norte na semana passada por crimes relacionados a drogas.

A/ACP Driu said Divisional task forces continue to focus on those involved in the illegal drug trade, and successful joint raids with other stakeholders is reflective of the momentum of efforts underway in addressing the illicit trade.