White Drugs Worry Labasa : Seruiratu
Mr Seruiratu encouraged the officers to engage with stakeholders and step up their good work.
Monday 15 June 2020 | 12:26
Minister of Defence and National Security, Inia Seruiratu pays a courtesy visit to the Police officers in the Northern Division on June 11,2020.
Two reported cases of the discovery of white drugs in Labasa is concerning, Minister for Defence and National Security Inia Seruiratu said.
During a briefing at the Divisional Police Commander’s office in Labasa, Mr Seruiratu said white drugs had become a concern since the recent reports of two cases.
Mr Seruiratu encouraged the officers to engage with stakeholders and step up their good work.
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He acknowledged the leadership during the discussion on the COVID-19 crisis, leptospirosis, typhoid, dengue and diarrhea (LTDD) and Tropical Cyclone Harold.
“The ministry thanks you, as you know the Government heavily relied on the disciplined forces for the success of its work. One is for creating an environment for us to work and secondly the manpower for the logistics,” Mr Seruiratu said.
Mr Seruiratu said he would re-visit the North with the Police Commissioner, Brigadier-General Sitiveni Qiliho, to address the issue of white drugs.
Edited by Ivamere Nataro
