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Police arrest one suspect in Nasinu burglary, search for two others

From FBC News · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Police arrested one suspect in a daylight burglary in Nasinu, Fiji, and are searching for two others.
  • The arrested suspect faces questioning for other similar cases, while another suspect linked to a separate burglary in Nausori is in remand.
  • Police are prioritizing reports of crime and planning targeted operations during school holidays and ahead of major events.

Police in Fiji have arrested one suspect in connection with a daylight burglary in Nasinu. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Kasiano Vusonilawe confirmed the arrest, stating the suspect is being held at the Valelevu Police Station and will be questioned regarding other pending cases.

Police are continuing their search for the remaining two suspects.

โ€” Kasiano VusonilaweRegarding the ongoing search for individuals involved in a burglary.

Authorities are actively searching for the two other suspects involved in the Nasinu incident. In a separate case, a suspect linked to a burglary in Nausori is currently in remand. This individual was arrested and charged following an alleged assault on August 12 and appeared in court on August 14.

divisional operations teams are taking reports of robberies, burglaries and petty crimes seriously.

โ€” Kasiano VusonilaweOn the police force's approach to handling criminal activity.

Police are seeking to remand the Nausori suspect in custody to facilitate ongoing burglary investigations. Vusonilawe emphasized that divisional operations teams are taking all reports of robberies, burglaries, and petty crimes seriously. The force plans to implement more targeted operations as Fiji enters the school holiday period and prepares for significant upcoming events. The public is encouraged to report crimes or provide information by calling 1681.

More targeted operations are planned as Fiji enters the school holiday period and prepares for major events.

โ€” Kasiano VusonilaweAbout upcoming police strategies.
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Originally published by FBC News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.