Fiji could see 500 drug offenders in prison by year-end, Corrections warns

2026-03-08 - 05:15

Fiji’s prison system could face a sharp surge in drug offenders, with projections showing the number doubling from 255 in 2024 to around 500 by December if current trends continue, according to the Fiji Corrections Service. Acting Commissioner Auta Moceisuva says the surge reflects a major shift in the country’s crime patterns, as more individuals