246 live bullets surrendered to RFMF

The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) has confirmed the voluntary handover of 246 live rounds of 5.56mm ammunition in Nausori amid ongoing joint security operations with Police.

In a statement authorised by Commander RFMF, the military said the ammunition was surrendered on May 16, 2026.

The RFMF said the discovery and surrender of the live rounds resulted directly from joint security operations currently being carried out by the RFMF and the Fiji Police Force.

Several magazines and magazine pouches were also handed over and are now in RFMF custody for further assessment and investigation.

“The RFMF acknowledges and commends the responsible action taken by those involved in voluntarily coming forward,” the statement said.

“Such cooperation greatly contributes to maintaining national security, public safety, and community confidence.”

The military has urged members of the public with information relating to illegal arms, ammunition or military equipment to report it immediately to authorities.

“The RFMF wishes to strongly urge members of the public who may have any information regarding the possession, storage, movement, or concealment of illegal arms, ammunition, military equipment, or related items to immediately come forward and report such information to the nearest security authorities.”

The RFMF warned that unauthorised possession of arms and ammunition posed a serious threat to national security and public safety.

“The RFMF assures the public that all information received will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and handled appropriately through the relevant security and law enforcement processes.”

The military said it remained committed, alongside Police and other security stakeholders, to ensuring the safety, security and stability of Fiji.

“The RFMF, together with the Fiji Police Force and other security stakeholders, remains committed to ensuring the safety, security, and stability of Fiji and will continue to take all necessary measures to safeguard the nation and its people.”