Fiji police have uncovered a large suspected marijuana cultivation operation in the Nasuva farming area, removing more than 11,000 plants during a major operation.

The plants were uprooted during an operation involving officers from Savusavu Police Station, the Northern Division Taskforce and members of the North Police Rugby team. The operation was carried out in the Nasuva area on October 2.

Police said the owner of the farm has not yet been identified. The seized plants will undergo analysis as investigators work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the cultivation operation.

The discovery represents a significant drug-related enforcement action in Fiji, where police have continued operations targeting suspected illegal drug cultivation and distribution.

Authorities have not indicated whether anyone has been arrested in connection with the Nasuva farm. Investigators are expected to examine the land, gather evidence and establish who was responsible for planting and maintaining the suspected marijuana crop.

In a separate operation in Fiji’s Western Division, police arrested a man in his 40s in Sabeto after allegedly discovering a bag containing white crystals believed to be methamphetamine. Officers also reportedly found smoking equipment and a digital scale.

The suspect remains in custody while the seized substances are sent for analysis. Police investigations into both incidents are continuing.

Fiji authorities have encouraged members of the public to report suspicious activities and provide information that could assist ongoing drug investigations.

The Nasuva operation demonstrates the continuing focus of law-enforcement agencies on identifying suspected drug cultivation sites, particularly in rural farming areas.

Police have said further information may be released as investigations progress and the seized plants undergo analysis.