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Police Arrests and Major Meth Busts Uncover Drug Crisis

6/16/2025

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In Papua New Guinea, the arrest of two police officers for meth possession during a hotel raid raises serious questions about the integrity of law enforcement amid a spiraling drug crisis. Meanwhile, Fiji faces its own battle as seven individuals stand trial for a staggering 4-tonne meth bust, exposing the nation’s troubling involvement in international drug trafficking and rising crime.

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Story summary

In Papua New Guinea, the arrest of two police officers for meth possession during a hotel raid raises serious questions about the integrity of law enforcement amid a spiraling drug crisis. Meanwhile, Fiji faces its own battle as seven individuals stand trial for a staggering 4-tonne meth bust, exposing the nation’s troubling involvement in international drug trafficking and rising crime.