4 men and 4 women are currently being questioned in relation to the two biggest methamphetamine busts in the country.<\/p>\n
Assistant Commissioner of Police Crime, Mesake Waqa says the 8 people in custody include a 38 year old Nadi businessman.<\/p>\n
3 tonnes of methamphetamine was found in 797 containers in a house under construction for years, on the 14th of this month in Nadi while another 1.1 tonne of methamphetamine was in 4 large containers, 138 medium containers, 127 small containers and 62 kava bags in the Nadi as well over the weekend.<\/p>\n
ACP Waqa confirms that the two busts are connected.<\/p>\n
He also says their investigation has revealed that the packages are from overseas however they are yet to establish where the methamphetamine was manufactured.<\/p>\n
ACP Waqa also says Police are looking at the local and international drug syndicates who may be involved in the manufacturing and transportation of the methamphetamine seized in Nadi.<\/p>\n
He says this includes investigating the dealings of a local pharmaceutical operator who is currently serving time in prison in New Zealand after being convicted for methamphetamine related charges.<\/p>\n
ACP Waqa says they are looking at all the aspects in this investigation which includes importation, transportation, manufacturing and proceeds of crime.<\/p>\n
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