Fiji police arrest Lautoka man with 177 branches of suspected marijuana
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 arrested a 30-year-old man from Lautoka at Lomolomo Beach on 22 September 2026 after allegedly finding 177 branches of dried leaves believed to be marijuana in his possession.[1][2][3]
The reports said the branches were wrapped in aluminium foil.[1][2][3]Fiji One News said the investigation was continuing.[1]
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Foil-wrapped bundles of dried leaves reported as recovered during the Lomolomo arrest.Photo details
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