Congratulations to our hard-working Namaka Police officers and those reportedly from Nausori, who investigated the valuable tipoff.
We salute you all.
Three tonnes of intercepted illicit drugs found in an unoccupied Legalega home is a massive eye-opener.
Fiji, it appears, is a good transit point. This haul speaks volumes. The $2 billion drug bust confirms “our weak links” and someone or some people, took advantage.
As a Nadi resident from 1952 till early 1972, I have observed Nadi-Namaka grow steadily over the years.
To the honourable line Minister, I make this plea, most respectfully as your caring kai Nadi.
The junior Namaka police officers work under extremely cramped and confined conditions. Namaka Police Station outlived itself at least 20 years ago.
Their holding cell can take four persons, at best. Namaka, as border security, deserves a bigger, better and modern police station.
I am told their “police-population” ratio stands at one to about 1400. I hope my info is correct. If not, I stand corrected.
Police seize around three tonnes of medium-sized boxes believed to have illicit drugs during a raid in Nadi on January 14, 2024.
Namaka Police Station has a far-too-important role in managing such crimes in its. border security responsibilities. They need immediate attention.
In my view, far too much funding was given to the brand-new Nadi Police Station.
Some valuable funds could have been diverted to the hopelessly outdated colonial-era Namaka Police Station.
Namaka Police deserve far better immediate support to lift their capabilities professionally.
They must not be overlooked, in my view.
Professional top cops must be based in Namaka. Canine dogs are a necessity.
Portable drug testing must be readily available, on site.
Namaka can no longer be overlooked.
Generous foreign donors need to put their hands up for immediate funds, plans, design, build and equip, post haste.
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