Crime

Six officers charged for allegedly planting drugs in a car

February 22, 2021 12:20 pm

Six police officers who allegedly planted a small clear bag containing methamphetamine in a vehicle have been charged.

They will be produced in the Suva Magistrates court today.

The six allegedly planted drugs in a vehicle belonging to a 23-year-old man in Suva in May last year.

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All six have been charged with one count of conspiracy to defeat justice.

Two of the six officers face additional charges of abuse of office.

A report was lodged by the victim of the group’s alleged illegal activities whereby investigations were conducted by the Criminal Investigations Department and charges sanctioned by the Director of Public Prosecutions.