A joint raid conducted by police officers from the Southern Division’s Serious and Organised Crime and Intelligence Department (SOCID), Fiji Detector Dog Unit (FDDU) and Police Dog Unit in Tacirua yesterday afternoon, resulted in the seizure of dried leaves believed to be marijuana.

Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations (ACP) Livai Driu said the joint team conducted the raid at the 57-year-old suspect’s home, where more than 200 rolls of aluminum foil containing dried leaves, and more than one thousand small branches believed to be marijuana were seized.

ACP Driu said the raid reflects the continued support shown by members of the community in working with the Fiji Police Force, in the sharing of information.

He said the seizures of the alleged illicit substances that were ready for sale and distribution, is a positive sign of community-police collaboration towards supply reduction.

ACP Driu reiterates the organisation’s appreciation to all who continue to support policing efforts in the war on drugs.