Peceli Naviticoko 
Road Kings Farms in Taveuni has implemented stringent security and identification measures when purchasing dalo from the island before exporting.
The proactive step was made in response to the alleged ongoing theft of dalo on the island and in a bid to assist police in addressing the issue.
General Manager Rashna Prasad said thieves were increasingly targeting dalo plantations due to the surge in demand for the commodity both domestically and internationally.
“We have our groups; any customers who enter our gate and even our agents have their invoice books. Any customers who go to them, they have to take their ID and take the photo of the ID and proper invoice – we make that. We use proper invoices, and even in our yard, we have ID groups. All the farmers enter here, and even any visitors or anyone, we have to take their photos and IDs.”
Prasad said they were actively collaborating with Police to identify and apprehend suspects on the island by providing identification details of individuals who acted suspiciously.
Sitiveni Kiniboi, a farmer, commended the efforts and expressed gratitude to Road Kings for ensuring that all necessary documentation was provided for the welfare of all farmers.
Two other dalo buyers on the island have also implemented similar security measures to deter theft.
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