ACP Maretino Qiolevu

Seven passengers on board a yellow fibre-glass boat have been missing since yesterday.

Chief Operations ACP Maretino Qiolevu says the passengers from Nawaikama, Gau were en-route to Levuka for shopping.

Qiolevu says the Levuka Police Station confirmed the report this morning.

Police are requesting anyone living along the coastal areas of Tailevu or nearby villagers to call Crime stoppers on 919 or Eastern Command Centre 9905563 should they have any information that might assist Police.