More than 1,800 plants believed to be marijuana were discovered on two farms in the Natumua terrain in Tavuki, Kadavu.

Chief Operations Officer (COO) Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Livai Driu said a team from the Southern Division currently conducting drug operations in Kadavu made the discoveries yesterday.

The first raid conducted in the Natumua terrain led to the discovery of more than 1,790 plants and dried leaves believed to be marijuana.

The Chief Operations Officer said a 32-year-old farmer from Natumua Village and an 18-year-old farmer from Korovou Village in Serua were arrested and taken into custody.

ACP Driu said the second raid conducted led to 96 plants believed to be marijuana. The owner of the farm is unknown as investigations continue.

ACP Driu reiterated the Fiji Police’s call for community support in eradicating the cultivation of illicit drugs.

He said while arrests are made for those found in possession in urban centres, concerted efforts are ongoing to target the source of the illicit trade.