Crime

Food stall owner arrested after alleged drug find

February 3, 2019 10:55 am

A woman is in police custody for her alleged involvement in drug related activities.

Director Operations, SSP Abdul Khan says the suspect operates a food stall outside a Suva nightclub.

The police officers conducted a search at her stall upon receiving information and found rolls of dried leaves wrapped in aluminum foil believed to be marijuana in her possession.

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Meanwhile the woman who was allegedly found with white substances in Raiwaqa, Suva on Friday night has been charged.

The white substance was tested positive as methamphetamine weighing 0.18grams.

She has been charged with one count of being in possession of illicit drugs.

SSP Khan says investigation continues in regards to the large sum of money that was also allegedly found in her possession and possible links to proceeds of crime.