A prisoner who was escorted to the Lami Well being Heart yesterday for a dental check-up is being investigated after he voluntarily surrendered a number of baggage of dried leaves believed to be marijuana, wrapped in aluminum foil.
Livai Driu, deputy police commissioner and head of the operation, mentioned an officer seen an individual appearing suspiciously on the premises and shortly afterwards noticed the suspect choosing up one thing alongside the hall.
ACP Driu says after questioning, the suspect voluntarily gave a number of baggage of dry leaves.
The police in Lami are investigating the matter.
In the meantime, in one other investigation, a Corrections officer whereas on obligation on the Naboro Jail Advanced, discovered an merchandise believed to have been thrown into the power.
ACP Driu says {that a} search was made on the 5 prisoners who have been working exterior, throughout which a number of baggage of dried leaves which might be considered marijuana have been discovered on a 29-year-old prisoner.
All seized substances have been despatched for evaluation.
ACP Driu acknowledged the Fiji Correctional Service for its steady efforts to curb drug associated actions because it contributes to the general intention to cut back provide and hurt.
The inmate surrenders the suspected marijuana throughout the dental go to
