Major drug raid leads to six arrests in Vatia waters

Four South American nationals and two locals were arrested during an early morning drug raid in Vatia waters near Tavua today.

Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu said more than 100 bags containing parcels believed to be cocaine were seized during the operation.

He said officers from the Criminal Investigations Department, the Serious Organised Crime and Intelligence Department and the Western Division Taskforce carried out the raid.

Commissioner Tudravu said the operation was the result of close collaboration between local and foreign law enforcement agencies.

Investigations are continuing.