14th August, 2018 On Friday 10 August 2018 a 31 year old police officer was arrested at a residence in Ngele’ia during a drug raid by the Police Drug Taskforce.
The off-duty police officer was arrested along with four other men.
Police seized 8.32 grams of methamphetamine, 1.32 grams of cannabis seeds, cash, electronic devices and a live bullet during this drug raid.
The arrested officer is now suspended from Police duty.
Magistrate Salesi Mafi ordered yesterday for all 5 suspects to be remanded in police custody until Friday 17th of August 2018.
Police investigation continues.
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