Crime

Man in custody after drug raid in Sigatoka

Kelly Vacala Multimedia Journalist [email protected]

January 5, 2021 7:49 am

[Source: Fiji Police]

A man in his 40s is in custody after a raid resulted in the seizure of more than 10 green plants believed to be marijuana.

The raid was conducted at the suspect’s farm in Malevu, Sigatoka yesterday.

Police say the raid was carried out by their task force team upon information received.

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The seized substances have been sent for analysis.

The suspect remains in custody.

 

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