Police have once again raised serious concern about loitering by young people and are urging parents and guardians to be aware of their children’s whereabouts at all times.

Minister for Home Affairs Pio Tikoduadua says the National Countering Illicit Narcotics Strategy for 2023 to 2028 is a comprehensive plan aimed at tackling the drug trade and reducing its impact on our society and economy.

Leader of the Opposition Inia Seruiratu is warning the public to be vigilant about ongoing scams.

The Police force is consistently addressing concerns and claims of corruption regarding the conduct of police officers.

Suva Magistrate Pulekeria Low has extended bail for 45-year-old girl’s sporting coach, Guy Morrison.

The Fiji Police Force is heightening its drug operations in anticipation of increased activity.

Children are involved in the consumption of copen, an illicit-drug created through the mixture of tobacco like suki and substances such as toothpaste.

A 70-year old man has been charged and will be produced at the Navua Magistrates Court today, for allegedly indecently assaulting a 12-year-old girl.

On average, around five cases of illicit drug activities were recorded daily between January and June this year, with 917 cases reported so far this year.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will be working closely with Fiji to formulate legislation to tackle scams including imposing severe penalties for individuals involved in scamming people.

Another five people have been charged by the Fiji Police Mpaisa Task Force in relation to cases of obtaining financial advantage by deception.

Police have arrested a man in the Northern Division for his involvement in the alleged sale and distribution of illicit drugs, namely marijuana.