Police Commissioner says there is no rift with the military in joint drug operations, while an investigation continues into a death in custody.

There is no rift between the Fiji Police Force and the Republic of Fiji Military Forces in the joint operations aimed at dismantling drug networks.. Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu made the statement today at the Police Headquarters.. Tudravu revealed that he met earlier today with the Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai, who reaffirmed the military’s support for police efforts during the joint operations.. He says social media

continues to spread misinformation and disinformation regarding the relationship between the two forces, leading to public speculation about how they carry out their duties.. Tudravu also addressed the death of Jone Vakarisi while in military custody, saying the matter is under investigation and urging the public to allow due process to take its course.. Insert : Commissioner on Vakarisi 12th May The Commissioner stresses that authorities will not tolerate character assassination of their staff members

and called on individuals with concerns to present credible evidence.. He adds that those spreading false information appear to have malicious intentions, and authorities will not allow misinformation to be used to advance personal or political agendas.

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