Drug Peddling, Theft Rife

The Labasa municipal market is one of the crime prone areas in Macuata Province.

Wednesday 19 April 2023 | 17:00

Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Pio Tikoduadua (second from the left), with the various heads of Fiji Police Force inside the control room at the Labasa Police Station on April 13, 2023. Photo: Shratika Naidu

Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Pio Tikoduadua (second from the left), with the various heads of Fiji Police Force inside the control room at the Labasa Police Station on April 13, 2023. Photo: Shratika Naidu

The Labasa municipal market is one of the crime prone areas in Macuata Province.

This was revealed during a presentation by Inspector Lalit Chand to the Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration, Pio Tikoduadua, at the Labasa Police Station.

The station regularly deals with cases related to drug peddling and theft in this trade area.

Senior Superintendent of Police Viliame Soko said the market’s location made it easy for criminals to engage in illegal activities.

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