Fiji officer charged over 6,037 marijuana branches at home
A Fiji police officer was charged with unlawful possession after police found 6,037 branches of dried leaves at his home. The leaves tested positive for cannabis sativa and the officer was held for court in Suva.
A serving Fiji police officer was charged with one count of unlawful possession
of illicit drugs.[1]The officer was held in custody to be produced at the
Suva Magistrate court the next day.[1]
Police found 6,037 branches of dried leaves believed to be marijuana at the
officer’s house last Wednesday.[1]The discovery was made after police raided
the house.[1]Police said the dried leaves tested positive for cannabis
sativa, identified in the report as marijuana.[1]A photograph published with
the report showed part of the 6,037 marijuana plants found at the house of the
police officer.[1]
RNZ independently reported that a Fiji police officer had been charged with
possessing illegal drugs.[2]RNZ confirmed that the officer was found with
6,037 branches of dried leaves after a search conducted at his home the previous
week.[2]RNZ confirmed Fiji police’s account that the dried leaves tested
positive for cannabis sativa.[2]
Photos and video
Part of the 6,037 marijuana plants found at the house of the police officer.Photo details
Police arrested a truck driver at Narain Jetty on 30 October 2026 after K9 Herb indicated drugs on his truck and officers found parcels of suspected marijuana. The seized leaves and branches were sent for testing, with the driver in custody and investigations continuing.
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.
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.
