I refer to the news in the Fiji Sun of Tuesday, January 16, 2024, on the largest seizure of drugs worth more than $F2billion, and therefore calls upon the law custodians, in particular police and the custom officers, how this went unnoticed by them from the ports of entries.
This is a classic example of the laxities by the authorities involved, thus the largest size of drugs is shipped into our beloved Fiji shores.
How this has happened and who are all involved in this must be taken to task; all stones must be turned, and roots dug out.
This is the woke call for the Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration, the Honourable Pio Tikoduadua.
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However, he must be congratulated for coming out clean and honestly declaring that there are loopholes in the existing legislations.
A staggering three tonnes (3000kg) of illicit drugs, believed to be methamphetamine marks the largest drug bust in the country since 2004.
As we are acknowledging weaknesses, there is need to address vulnerabilities and tighten existing measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
Otherwise, we Fijians feel unsecured and unprotected for our health and safety if such persist.
However, I acknowledged the Government’s responsibility for ensuring security and for admitting that there is the need for additional efforts to enhance border protection, putting into place effective boarder measures.
The drug haul is a surprise.
Where have we gone wrong!
How have we failed to address this matter?
We must act now!
Opportunists are reaping the benefits and societies are getting corrupt.
Let’s make Fiji a safe place to live as one nation.
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