Fiji police arrested six people yesterday following the seizure of cartons, sent in from British Columbia, containing equipment and apparatuses known to be used in the manufacture of illicit drugs at a Nadi warehouse two days ago.
In a statement, Acting Police Commissioner Juki Fong Chew said analysis conducted on substances found in several containers returned negative for illicit substances.
“However, due to the fact that the substances, which are known medications, are also known precursors, investigations are now looking into the element of manufacturing.”
More people are expected to be taken in for questioning as investigations continue.
The discovery was a result of a joint operation with the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service and involved personnel from their western and eastern divisions, including their K9 unit.
