Police Warns Against Meth Use
The Fiji Police Force has taken the recent seizures of methamphetamine in the West and Southern divisions seriously, and members of the public must remember that methamphetamine use can result in a variety of adverse outcomes, and death.
Saturday 10 February 2024 | 11:10
1.1 tonnes of white substances in crystal and powder was seized in a recent drug raid. Photo: Police Media Cell
Do not use methamphetamine.
This was the impassioned plea by the Fiji Police Force.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Crime Mesake Waqa said the health risks associated with the drug was immense that can also result in the loss of life.
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Methamphetamine is a stimulant that speeds up the body’s system in the form of a pill or powder.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Crime Mesake Waqa.
Tests have also indicated presence of other cutting agents which poses high health risk to users, ACP Crime Waqa said The Fiji Police is concerned with the health risk associated in the production of this synthetic drug which is the final product of a chemical process involving various chemical compounds some of which, are dangerous and YET local dealers are exploiting the vulnerable (users) for financial gain.
The Fiji Police Force is also appealing for information in relation to drug activities in their communities and to contact Crime Stoppers Hotline 919.
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