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Law & Order •

Fiji

Pacific cannot ‘arrest’ its way out of organised crime, says Minister

Casey Costello says the region’s response must include economic development, health support, and stronger border protection.

PMN NewsTue, 26 May

Law & Order

Pacific leaders warn rising organised crime cannot be tackled alone

More than 17 tonnes of drugs have been seized across the region since January as leaders warn criminal networks are expanding their reach.

Khalia StrongTue, 19 May

Law & Order •

Fiji

Fiji police officers face charges as new data shows drug seizures surging in the Pacific

A six-month investigation into alleged links between 11 Fijian police officers and drug traffickers has been sent to prosecutors.

Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalist and Christina Persico, RNZ Pacific bulletin editorMon, 18 May

Law & Order •

Solomon Islands •

Tonga

Cartels, submarines and deportees: How the Pacific became a drug 'pit stop' for traffickers

From narco-sub sightings to deportee-linked gangs, the region is emerging as a new frontline in global drug trafficking.

PMN NewsWed, 13 May

Pacific Region

Pacific drug routes expose children to growing organised crime threat - NGO

ChildFund warns rising drug trafficking through the region is putting pressure on remote island communities and increasing risks for Pasifika youth.

Christine RovoiTue, 28 Apr

Law & Order •

Fiji •

Australia

Fiji hunts Australian man labelled ‘kingpin’ over record meth bust

Police want Sam Amine to face trial over Fiji's largest-ever meth seizure. A new investigation reveals alleged links to Pacific drug trafficking routes.

Christine RovoiThu, 16 Apr

Pacific Region •

Sāmoa

Drug crisis hits Sāmoa as families caught in growing Pacific trade

Parents and children using drugs under the same roof signals a deepening crisis as the country steps up enforcement.

Renate RiversTue, 14 Apr

Pacific Region •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Pacific drug crisis: ‘Break the taboo’ as cartels target islands

A drug detection expert warns the region is being used as a trafficking route, with families and youth paying the price.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 23 Mar

Law & Order •

Fiji •

Palau

Palau Senate leader’s son in Fiji court after anti-drug operation

Lagomarsino Baules, the son of Palau Senate President Hokkons Baules, remains in custody in Fiji.

Christine RovoiTue, 10 Mar

Law & Order •

Fiji

Fijian leaders call for tough action on drugs including death penalty and urge army support

The rising drug crisis across the Pacific nation is prompting calls from chiefs and youth leaders for harsher penalties, including the death penalty, while police look to the military to help tackle traffickers.

Christine RovoiTue, 10 Feb

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