News:2022-08-08/Enforcement/81-000-cannabis-plants-from-2018-2021-destroyed-at-vunisea-kadavu

8 August 2022

Enforcement

Fiji·Eastern Division·Kadavu·Vunisea

81,000 cannabis plants from 2018–2021 destroyed at Vunisea, Kadavu

More than 81,000 cannabis plants weighing over 5 tonnes, held as exhibits from cases between 2018 and 2021, were incinerated at the Kadavu Police Station in Vunisea. Suva Police Prosecution had filed 76 affidavits for disposal at the Suva Magistrates Court, with approval granted on 5 August 2022. Commissioner of Police Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho attended in Kadavu alongside Provincial Council Office representatives. Qiliho framed the destruction as part of an effort to ensure transparent handling of seized drugs and reduce the risk of officers diverting exhibit material.

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2022-08-08 Enforcement 81,000 cannabis plants from 2018–2021 destroyed at Vunisea, Kadavu More than 81,000 cannabis plants weighing over 5 tonnes, held as exhibits from cases between 2018 and 2021, were incinerated at the Kadavu Police Station in Vunisea. Suva Police Prosecution had filed 76 affidavits for disposal at the Suva Magistrates Court, with approval granted on 5 August 2022. Commissioner of Police Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho attended in Kadavu alongside Provincial Council Office representatives. Qiliho framed the destruction as part of an effort to ensure transparent handling of seized drugs and reduce the risk of officers diverting exhibit material. https://fijisun.com.fj/news/nation/more-than-5-tonnes-of-marijuana-destroyed Fiji Eastern Division Kadavu Vunisea 19° 3' 36.00" S, 178° 9' 36.00" E