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Prominent businessman in custody

Praneeta Prakash Multimedia Journalist [email protected]

February 23, 2025 9:00 am

A prominent business man has been arrested following a drug raid at his property in Nadi.

FBC News understands that the man was arrested on Friday.

It is alleged that police discovered methamphetamine and marijuana during the raid.

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