News:2026-08-05/Enforcement/police-seize-close-to-8-000-cannabis-plants-at-bilobiloca-farming-area-in-the-northern-division

News record5 August 2026EradicationFiji eradication campaigns (2026)

Police seize close to 8,000 cannabis plants at Bilobiloca farming area in the Northern Division

The Fiji Police Force reported on 5 August 2026 that close to 8,000 plants believed to be cannabis had been seized in an operation at the Bilobiloca farming area in the Northern Division. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Kasiano Vusonilawe said the raid was made possible through information sharing, with a drone deployed to confirm the cultivation site before the operation. He said community support had been instrumental in the success of such raids and said drug operations also targeted other offences alongside illicit drugs. Police urged the public to use the 1681 line to report crime, share information or raise service concerns. Reported by Inoke Rabonu for the Fiji Sun.

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Date5 Aug 2026

CategoryEradication

Part ofFiji eradication campaigns (2026)

CountryFiji

State / provinceNorthern Division

AgencyFiji Police Force

Plants eradicated8,000

Quantities as reported by the source.

Source report

2026-08-05 Eradication Police seize close to 8,000 cannabis plants at Bilobiloca farming area in the Northern Division The Fiji Police Force reported on 5 August 2026 that close to 8,000 plants believed to be cannabis had been seized in an operation at the Bilobiloca farming area in the Northern Division. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Kasiano Vusonilawe said the raid was made possible through information sharing, with a drone deployed to confirm the cultivation site before the operation. He said community support had been instrumental in the success of such raids and said drug operations also targeted other offences alongside illicit drugs. Police urged the public to use the 1681 line to report crime, share information or raise service concerns. Reported by Inoke Rabonu for the Fiji Sun. https://fijisun.com.fj/news/nation/drone-community-tip-off-lead-to-8000-marijuana-plant-bust https://fijisun.com.fj/api/media/file/IMG 9138.jpeg Fiji eradication campaigns (2026) Fiji Northern Division Fiji Police Force 8000