29 Jul 2019

Drug trade has penetrated Fiji police: commissioner

10:02 am on 29 July 2019

Fiji's police commissioner says the illegal drug trade has infiltrated the police force.

Fiji's Police Commissioner Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho

Sitiveni Qiliho Photo: Fijian Government

Sitiveni Qiliho said two police officers and their families were ordered to vacate their quarters last week amid allegations of drug trafficking.

He said the officers are accused of dealing drugs from their quarters and an investigation is being conducted.

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