Seven Police officers from Ba are now in custody at the Lautoka Police Station for alleged theft.

Police Commissioner Brigadier General Iowane Naivalurua says the officers committed the offence during the heist of the flood which wreaked havoc in the western division last week.

It is alleged the officers stole food items while on duty in Ba town.

A group of CID officers in Suva raided the officer’s homes and discovered the stolen items. The items have been confiscated.

The seven officers will re-appear at a special court sitting in Lautoka on April 18.