Police raid several farms – FBC News

(Source: Fiji Police Force/ Facebook)

More than 400 plants suspected to be marijuana were seized by the police yesterday during a raid in the Tacilevu agricultural area of ​​Savusavu.

The Savusavu Operations Team conducted the operation as part of a larger attempt to target known cultivation areas.

The Head of Police Operations, ACP Livai Driu says investigations are ongoing to establish the owner of the farm.

ACP Driu says law enforcement operations continue to step up their efforts against illegal drug trafficking, which remains a difficult problem.

He adds that the focus of the police extends beyond simply making an arrest.

ACP Driu says the aim is to disrupt the drug trade on multiple fronts as authorities continue to monitor all five police divisions for illicit activities.

Police are expected to carry out further operations in the coming days ahead of the festive season.