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NewsEnforcement16 April 2025

Operation Sasamaki seizes 4.9 tonnes of marijuana, 3.5 tonnes from Kadavu

Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu reported that Operation Sasamaki had seized 4.9 tonnes of cannabis nationwide between 1 and 31 March 2025, with 3.5 tonnes from Kadavu alone. Additional cultivation seizures came from Savusavu, Keiyasi, Rakiraki, Levuka, Vunidawa, Nabua, Lami, Nalawa and Tavua. The Fiji Police Force made over 100 arrests, charged 96 individuals and seized more than FJ$70,000 in cash and building materials as suspected criminal proceeds. Drug-related case registrations rose 93 percent. Tudravu also raised concern about the laundering of proceeds from cannabis cultivation.

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PlaceKadavuEastern DivisionFiji

Growing areaKadavu Island

AgencyFiji Police Force

Approximate location-19.05, 178.2

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2025-04-16 Enforcement Operation Sasamaki seizes 4.9 tonnes of marijuana, 3.5 tonnes from Kadavu Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu reported that Operation Sasamaki had seized 4.9 tonnes of cannabis nationwide between 1 and 31 March 2025, with 3.5 tonnes from Kadavu alone. Additional cultivation seizures came from Savusavu, Keiyasi, Rakiraki, Levuka, Vunidawa, Nabua, Lami, Nalawa and Tavua. The Fiji Police Force made over 100 arrests, charged 96 individuals and seized more than FJ$70,000 in cash and building materials as suspected criminal proceeds. Drug-related case registrations rose 93 percent. Tudravu also raised concern about the laundering of proceeds from cannabis cultivation. https://fijilive.com/police-seize-4-9-tonnes-of-marijuana-and-70k/ Fiji Eastern Division Kadavu Kadavu Island 19° 3' 0.00" S, 178° 12' 0.00" E Fiji Police Force