$4B drug threat demands stronger national response: Naivalurua

Fiji's fight against illicit drugs and organized crime has been declared a top government priority, with over $4 billion worth of illegal substances circulating through the nation in the last three years. Minister for Policing and Communications Ioane Naivalurua stressed the destructive impact of drugs on lives and families during the 2026-2027 National Budget debate.

Naivalurua highlighted the significant financial scale of the drug trade, stating that the $4 billion figure represents the value of drugs that have moved through Fiji. This underscores the pervasive nature of the problem and the challenges authorities face in interdicting these substances.

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more than $4 billion worth of illicit drugs has circulated through Fiji over the past three years, making the fight against drugs and organised crime one of the Government’s highest priorities.

The minister's remarks during the budget debate signal the government's commitment to allocating resources and developing strategies to tackle drug trafficking and its associated organized crime. The focus on this issue reflects a broader concern for national stability and the well-being of citizens.

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drugs are destroying lives, destabilising families and […]