A couple was arrested early Saturday morning after Police allegedly found them in possession of white powder believed to be illicit drugs and housebreaking implements. The 41-year-old man and his 35-year-old wife were arrested at around 1am on Saturday after Police stopped and searched their vehicle at a checkpoint in Dokanaisuva. Police say the vehicle had an expired wheel tax, while the man was also driving without a valid licence. The couple was taken into Police custody as investigations continued. The post Couple Arrested With Suspected Drugs appeared first on Fiji One News.
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