Ministry clarifies nationality of Ecuadorians in Vatia Drug Bust

2026-01-27 - 02:55

The Ministry of Immigration has issued a formal statement countering social media misinformation about the four foreign nationals charged in the recent Vatia cocaine bust. Permanent Secretary for Immigration, Aliki Salusalu says these individuals are confirmed Ecuadorian nationals holding valid Ecuadorian passports. Salusalu says they do not possess Fijian passports or citizenship, contrary to circulating