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Stay ahead on the war on drugs: COMPOL

July 30, 2018 2:52 am

Strengthening collaboration amongst respective institutions is important to stay ahead on the war on drugs in Fiji.

Police Commissioner Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho says the war on drugs is a never ending battle that is evolving at a rapid pace.

He reiterated during his opening remarks at the Nacotics committee workshop in Suva the importance to have an integrated, multilateral, and multi agency response to control drug problems.

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The workshop aims to discuss current regional and global drug trends.

Participants from law enforcement institutions will also gain better understanding of the challenges faced and find ways to stop illicit drug trade from entering the country.

Drug experts from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime are facilitating the one day workshop.