Law & Order • Fiji • AustraliaFiji 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 • SāmoaDrug crisis hits Sāmoa as families caught in growing Pacific tradeParents 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 ZealandPacific drug crisis: ‘Break the taboo’ as cartels target islandsA 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 • PalauPalau Senate leader’s son in Fiji court after anti-drug operationLagomarsino Baules, the son of Palau Senate President Hokkons Baules, remains in custody in Fiji.Christine RovoiTue, 10 Mar
Law & Order • FijiFijian leaders call for tough action on drugs including death penalty and urge army supportThe 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
Pacific Region • Cook Islands • FranceFrench release of drug vessel raises Pacific security concernsExperts say the decision not to investigate the MV Raider after 4.87 tonnes of cocaine were seized may complicate efforts to track criminals in the region.Rashneel Kumar, Cook Islands NewsThu, 05 Feb
Law & Order • Fiji • TongaTongan among five latest remanded over Fiji's record cocaine seizure, police confirmFive people, including a Tongan national, have been charged following Fiji’s largest-ever cocaine bust in Vatia waters, joining six others already in custody as police continue their investigation.Christine RovoiTue, 27 Jan
Sports • Aotearoa New Zealand • SāmoaParker denies taking banned substance after adverse drug test on fight day against BritAs an investigation gets underway, the New Zealand-born Sāmoan boxer says he will fight to clear his name.PMN NewsMon, 17 Nov
Law & OrderCalls for urgent regional unity against organised crime in the PacificExperts warn that a fragmented response is failing as the report recommends appointing a dedicated minister, specialist teams, and strengthening collaboration to tackle organised crime.Khalia StrongTue, 21 Oct
Law & Order • FijiFiji court hands down landmark life sentence in major meth caseFollowing the seizure of 4.15 tonnes of methamphetamine, officials signal a strong stance against organised crime and drug abuse.Christine RovoiFri, 29 Aug
