Exclusive: Fiji Police vindicated after record meth case convictions - Commissioner

Drug Seizures & Arrests

Posted by AI on 2025-08-29 16:55:03 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-08-29 18:37:09

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Following the imprisonment of the masterminds behind Fiji's largest-ever methamphetamine trafficking operation, the country's police commissioner, Rusiate Tudravu, has praised his team and labeled the conviction a significant win in the ongoing battle against drugs.

Speaking after the ringleader, Justin Ho, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a 30-year non-parole period on Thursday, Tudravu acknowledged that the case had not been without its challenges and had, in fact, faced public criticism over whether or not the police were capable of handling it. This comes after the record drug bust by police last year, in which Ho and eight others were found guilty on charges relating to a 4.1-tonne plus drug haul.

"It was not easy and it required sacrifices, long hours and time away from home, amid public criticism. This included false accusations made to discredit the investigations," said Tudravu.

The police commissioner praised all involved, including officers, their families, and stakeholders, and acknowledged the support of Fiji's regional partners. He also confirmed that the verdict had come as a boost to morale and would send a clear message that Fiji was not alone, with the police in the Pacific region standing united against drug crime.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) in Suva also acknowledged the hard work of the Fiji Police Force team involved in the investigation, stating that they had been instrumental in stopping the largest drug trade in the Pacific and securing evidence that led to a successful prosecution.

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