The New Zealand Defence Force has assisted Fiji authorities in recovering over 12 kgs of cocaine that were found on a remote island last week. Photo: New Zealand Defence Force
Fiji's police say they seized over $US94 million worth of drugs during various operations last year.
Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho told the FBC the haul represented a record year for the force.
Mr Qiliho said police are now working with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution on how to deal with the drugs.
He said the drugs could cause health issues for police officers or tempt them into becoming dealers so they are working with the office to destroy them.
Crew members from Royal New Zealand Navy inshore patrol vessel HMNZS Taupo and personnel from Fiji Revenue and Customs Service wade towards the remote island where over 12 kgs of cocaine were found last week. Photo: New Zealand Defence Force
