Two secondary school students were allegedly found with illicit drugs.

The Assistant Commissioner of Police – Operations, Livai Driu says the first case involves a 17-year-old student who was found with dried leaves believed to be marijuana in the school premises.

He says the matter is being investigated by Nausori Police.

ACP Driu says in another incident, white substances believed to be cocaine were found in another school premises in Lautoka allegedly belonging to a 17-year-old student.

He says the substances have been sent for analysis.

ACP Driu is urging parents and guardians to talk to their children about the consequences of drug use as well as other harmful substances.

He stresses the need for children to be constantly reminded of ​the implications drugs have on their health, education, and future.

ACP Driu adds while police and other stakeholders are doing their best to spread awareness of the harmful effects of drugs, parents and guardians must also reinforce ​a similar message at home.

Meanwhile, Police have also made drug-related arrests and seizures in the five policing divisions this past week.

Driu says the Fiji Detector Dog Unit is currently in the Northern Division assisting with drug operations

ACP Driu adds that raids and snap traffic checks have been conducted with positive outcomes ​as a result of information sharing from members of the public.

He says arrests and seizures have been made in Nabouwalu, Labasa, Taveuni, Seaqaqa, and Savusavu for cases of unlawful cultivation and unlawful possession of illicit drugs.

The head of the Fiji Police operations says the other four divisions have also recorded seizures and arrests, again as a result of information sharing.

He is encouraging members of the public to call Crime Stoppers on 919 or their respective Divisional Police Commanders on the following numbers should they wish to share information about criminal activities in their communities.

Divisional Police Commander West – 890 1667
Divisional Police Commander South – 9905 614
Divisional Police Commander East – 8991113
Divisional Police Commander North – 9904902
Divisional Police Commander Central – ​8950751