Northern Division police on Operation Sasamaki found more than 5,600 plants suspected to be marijuana on a farm in the Qaravutu farming area in July 2026. One suspect is being held for questioning, and police have not released the suspect's identity.
The plants were taken into custody for laboratory analysis to confirm what they are. Investigations into the suspected cultivation are continuing.
Why it matters: The plants are described only as suspected marijuana until laboratory tests confirm it. The suspect is held for questioning and has not been charged, according to the report.
Source: The Fiji Times, 2026-07-08. Forgotten Prisoner's account is based on this reporting. An arrest or charge is not proof of guilt.