Four men arrested with suspected marijuana in Naweni snap checks
Four men were arrested on 13 April 2026 during joint police-military snap checks on Naweni Main Road in Cakaudrove with sachets of dried leaves believed to be marijuana. The seized material was sent for analysis as Operation Sasamaki checks continued nationwide.
🇫🇯 Naweni Main Road, Cakaudrove · Fiji
Arrested
4
Agencies
Fiji Police Force, Republic of Fiji Military Forces
Authorities carried out snap checks along Naweni Main Road on 13 April 2026 and
arrested four men.[1]The checks were carried out by a joint team from the
Fiji Police Force and the Republic of Fiji Military Forces under Operation
Sasamaki.[2]
The men were found in possession of sachets and small plastic bags containing
dried leaves believed to be marijuana.[3]The seized substances were sent for
analysis to confirm their composition.[3]
Police said the joint operation focuses on both white and green drugs and is
continuing around the country.[3]
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Arrested
4
Agencies
Fiji Police Force; Republic of Fiji Military Forces
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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 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.
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