Crime

Police clarify search conducted at Samabula residence

January 25, 2026 7:17 pm

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The Fiji Police Force has clarified details surrounding a search conducted at a residence in Samabula on Thursday night.

Police confirmed that a team carried out the search at the home of a Member of Parliament as part of an ongoing investigation.

A suspect, who is related to a family member of the household, had earlier been arrested in Wainadoi and was present during the search.

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Authorities say the search was conducted to locate a document relevant to the investigation.

Police have dismissed speculation that drugs were found at the residence.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing.

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