Pacific Beat

New Counter Narcotics Bureau to lead Fiji's fight against drugs

Pacific Beat

Show Notes

Fiji's parliament has passed new laws creating a Counter Narcotics Bureau, giving authorities new powers to search, seize and carry out covert operations.

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