Dozens of packages containing 'white substances' wash up around Fiji
Fiji police are investigating the discovery of over 60 parcels containing suspected illicit drugs, primarily cocaine, washing up on various islands. Authorities are working with international partners to trace the source of the narcotics amid a surge in drug seizures across the Pacific region.
Why it matters
The incident highlights a significant escalation in transnational drug trafficking routes through the Pacific, prompting increased regional law enforcement cooperation.
More than 60 parcels containing "white substances" have washed up in various locations across Fiji.
The article reports factual police statements and regional statistics without editorializing.
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