Four men arrested with sack of suspected marijuana in Labasa
Police intercepted a vehicle in Labasa on 22 September 2026 and arrested four men after finding a white sack of loose dried leaves believed to be marijuana. Police said investigations were continuing as part of routine drug operations.
Four men were arrested in Labasa on 22 September 2026 after police allegedly
found a white sack of suspected marijuana in their vehicle.[1][2]Police
intercepted the vehicle before conducting the search that led to the arrests.[1]Officers carried out a brief search of the intercepted vehicle.[3][2]
During that search, officers found a white sack containing loose dried leaves
believed to be marijuana.[3]Police said the sack was inside the men’s vehicle
when it was discovered.[1]The material was described only as loose dried
leaves believed to be marijuana, with no other substance reported.[3]
The Fiji Police Force described the arrests as part of its ongoing routine
operations against drug-related activities.[1]Police urged community members
to share information that could assist efforts to tackle drug offences.[1]Police said investigations into the Labasa case were continuing.[1][2]
Case data
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Police in Cunningham, Suva arrested a 33-year-old carpenter during a night patrol after allegedly finding suspected methamphetamine, dried leaves believed to be marijuana and $2,121.20 in cash. The man remained in custody while investigations continued and the substances awaited laboratory confirmation.
Police arrested a 30-year-old Lautoka man at Lomolomo Beach after allegedly finding 177 branches of dried leaves believed to be marijuana wrapped in foil. Reports published the next day said the investigation was continuing.
Police K9 teams raided sites in Pacific Harbour and Qauia and arrested four men after detecting substances believed to be marijuana. Cash alleged to be proceeds of crime was also seized in Pacific Harbour, with analysis and investigations continuing.
