'Editorial': We must do better as role models

The news of Police noticing a new trend in drug smuggling to the mainland, where children are used to transport them, is hard to take in.

But it is the findings of the Fiji Detector Dog Unit and Narcotics Bureau after two separate boat raids were conducted this week.

If children were used to sell drugs in schools, why would it be unbelievable for them to be used as mules?

No doubt that from a criminal mind, it makes sense to do so.

For one, children are unsuspecting suspects and two, they cannot be prosecuted because of the laws that protect them.

Part of the drug raid at Port Mua-i-Walu in Suva by the Fiji Police Force on February 8, 2024.

Often, the well-being and safety of our children slip through our fingers because we are too occupied with trivial and self-satisfying things and activities.

We need to remain grounded with the things that matter in life, like family and importantly our children for they hold the key to what the future will look like.

In essence, our actions today will impact their decisions tomorrow.

Today, let's make it a point to do better as adults and parents and as a community.

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