Nadi businessman charged over alleged importation of 2.6 tonnes of cocaine

A Nadi businessman will appear in court tomorrow charged in connection with the alleged importation of more than 2.6 tonnes of cocaine seized in Vatia earlier this year.

The Fiji Police Force confirmed that, following consultations with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the man has been charged with one count of unlawful importation of illicit drugs, one count of unlawful possession of illicit drugs and one count of possession of properties suspected of being proceeds of crime.

Police allege that between November 1, 2025, and January 15, 2026, the accused, together with others, facilitated the unlawful importation of more than 2.6 tonnes of cocaine into Fiji.

It is further alleged that during the same period, the accused and others were unlawfully in possession of the drugs at Vatia Wharf in Tavua.

Police said a search conducted at the accused's residence in Nadi on June 5 led to the discovery and seizure of large sums of local and foreign currency suspected to be proceeds of crime.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Tavua Magistrates Court on Monday, June 8, 2026.