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Photo: Caleb Fotheringham. People in Fiji's capital, Suva, are laying the blame squarely on the loss of family values for the nation's meth crisis. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has pleaded with the public not to even think about trying drugs last month after a video of a young naked women reportedly begging for a hit circled social media. There have also been reports making headlines of users 'blasting' or 'bluetoothing' the highly addictive drug, locally known as 'ice'. The practice of bluetoothing is when someone attempts to get high by withdrawing blood from a host - who has injected meth - and injecting it into a second person, a dangerous practice that has serious health consequences. Navitalai Tamanitoakula, who was in Suva from Nausori on a Saturday morning, confirmed to RNZ Pacific what was an open secret: that the drug situation was getting worse. They ask for money. Fiji is used as a transit point for meth and cocaine. Doris has heard drugs are mostly affecting secondary school students but does not know anyone who is taking them. Pauline Doris says it's the responsibility parents to make sure their children do not get involved in drugs. Fourteen people have been charged in relations to the seizure. Authorities have acknowledged that international drug cartels are using Fiji as a transit point for hard drugs destined for the lucrative Australia and New Zealand markets. Since then, there have been reports of children as young as 10 years old being addicted , as police continue to conduct drug raids and make arrests, including high school children. The county's substance abuse council this week revealed the number of new cases for HIV for the first half of the increased to over , surpassing the total cases for The council's acting head, Josua Naisele, told the public broadcaster 'the highest cases of HIV seem to be coming from people who are injecting themselves with drugs. This time last year, the government rolled out a national plan to tackle a surge in the disease. Pio Tikoduadua. He said the government was 'really working' to tackle poverty in order 'to address the drug crisis comprehensively'. There are reports that bad actors have also penetrated the Police Force. A senior police officer in Lautoka city is under investigation after he allegedly found with illicit drugs last month. Tikoduadua, who is overseeing a major 'police reset', told the Fiji Sun newspaper: 'The Police have problems, I acknowledge that. Shital Devi does not know anyone who takes drugs but sees regular updates from police that they've done drug busts. Shital Devi has been hearing regular updates through social media that police have conducted raids and found drugs. Devi said did not know anyone personally who took drugs nor had she seen someone taking them, but she had seen bongs and needles left on the street. Mesake Tapua says the worsening drug problem in Fiji is creating a bad image of the country. Fiji relies on tourism as its key economic driver, welcoming over , visitors last year. Australia and New Zealand holiday-goers are its key source markets, making over 70 percent of total arrivals. It is considered the centre of economic activities in the Pacific Island region. More than 50 zip lock plastics containing white crystals believed to be methamphetamine and 15 sachets of dried leaves believed to be marijuana were seized by Fiji Police on 13 August. Three men believed to be involved in the sale and distribution of illicit drugs were arrested in separate raids. Photo: Fiji Police Force. Drug-Free World Fiji founder Kalesi Volatabu said the problem had spread through urban and rural environments, in all divisions across the island. Volatabu said research done by her organisation in found drugs in Fiji were intended for the Fijian market and not only passing into bigger markets in Australia and New Zealand. She said people thought they would get a 'great high' from doing it or a 'different high' but it was not the case and put their lives at risk. They don't understand what they're doing. Home Affairs Minister Pio TIkoduadua denies claims the country is a drug haven and is optimistic the government can turn things around. Drug-Free World Fiji founder Kalesi Volatabu says the use of illicit drugs among children as young as 10 years old has become a serious concern for the country. Pacific RSS. Follow RNZ News. Related Stories 'Govt is really working' to fix poverty, the main driver of Fiji's drug crisis - minister 1 Aug Get the RNZ app for ad-free news and current affairs.

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Activities by an organized crime group involving the illegal entry, transit or residence of migrants for a financial or material benefit. The production, transport, storage and sale of goods that are fraudulently mislabeled or fraudulent imitations of registered brands. The illicit transport, handling and sale of excise consumer goods despite a ban or outside a legal market. Excludes oil and counterfeits. The illicit trade and possession of species covered by CITES convention, and other species protected under national law. The poaching, illicit trade in and possession of species covered by CITES and other species protected by national law. Includes IUU fishing. The illicit extraction, smuggling, mingling, bunkering or mining of natural resources and the illicit trade of such commodities. The production, distribution and sale of heroin. Consumption of the drug is considered in determining the reach of the criminal market. The production, distribution and sale of cocaine and its derivatives. Consumption is considered in determining the reach of the market. The illicit cultivation, distribution and sale of cannabis oil, resin, herb or leaves. Consumption is used to determine the market's reach. The production, distribution and sale of synthetic drugs. Organized crime that results in a monetary loss via financial fraud, embezzlement, misuse of funds, tax evasion and abusive tax avoidance. Clearly defined organized crime groups that usually have a known name, defined leadership, territorial control and identifiable membership. Loose networks of criminal associates engaging in criminal activities who fail to meet the defining characteristics of mafia-style groups. Includes foreign nationals and diaspora groups. The State's role in responding to organized crime and its effectiveness. The degree to which states have put oversight mechanisms in place to ensure against state collusion in illicit activities. A country's supranational structures and processes of interaction, policy making and concrete implementation to respond to organized crime. The degree to which states are able to control their physical and cyber territory and infrastructure against organized criminal activities. Assistance provided to victims of various forms of organized crime, including initiatives such as witness protection programs. Refers to the existence of strategies, measures, resource allocation, programmes and processes that are aimed to inhibit organized crime. Fiji continues to be a source, transit and destination country for both adult and child victims of sex trafficking. Children are the most vulnerable and are exploited in individual and organized operations, including agriculture, retail, brothels, clubs, massage parlours and hotels. The Fijian patriarchal family structure, cultural ideals of male dominance and poverty also contribute to children's vulnerability to sexual exploitation. Adult Fijians are also becoming victims of forced labour, particularly in the agricultural and construction sectors of richer countries, such as Australia and New Zealand. Trafficking of workers from India and Bangladesh into the agricultural sector and Indonesians into the fishing industry also occurs. Facilitators involved in this market include both domestic and foreign actors, including family members of victims, businesspeople, foreign tourists and crew members of foreign fishing vessels. Moreover, foreign actors, primarily Chinese groups, are known to operate brothels and engage in human trafficking. Although there has been some improvement in anti-trafficking efforts, low-level official complicity impedes the investigation of trafficking. Fiji appears to be a transit point for human smuggling, with profits accrued by foreign actors who organize smuggling channels in the countries from which people are smuggled. Fiji has the largest international airport in the region with regular flights to the US, Australia and some airports in Asia, which makes it an easier transit hub than other Pacific islands. Moreover, Fiji has a higher risk profile for human smuggling than any other country in Oceania given its corruption and porous borders. Extortion and protection racketeering are prevalent in Fiji, with criminals using online blackmail scams to quickly gain financial rewards. Arms trafficking occurs in Pacific Island countries and territories, but is typically on a small scale. While Fiji is a strategic location and a hub for illicit markets, such as drug trafficking, there is no recent information for shipments of illicit weapons transiting the country, and arms trafficking overall does not seem to be a major issue. Private gun ownership in Fiji is uncommon: civilian gun owners must be licensed and weapons individually registered. The manufacture of small arms, ammunition and their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid license but this is not enforced in practice. Private firearms are restricted to hunting, sport shooting and firearms collecting. Seizures of arms have occurred on vessels in Fijian waters, but they are generally intended for personal protection at sea, rather than stockpiled for further distribution. While not all weapons used in the coup were recovered, there does not seem to be a demand for illicit weapons in Fiji. Counterfeit goods are a concern in Fiji, with reports of fake products tarnishing the reputation of genuine brands. However, there is a lack of significant data on the level of counterfeit goods in circulation, their source and their markets. Similarly, while there is no specific data on the amount of illegal excise goods, smuggling is an ongoing problem, suggesting significant demand. Smuggling of alcohol and cigarettes on foreign fishing vessels is a recurring issue, and the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service has been profiling vessels and aircraft for restricted and prohibited goods to deter smuggling. Fiji is facing challenges related to illegal logging, wildlife crime and illegal, unreported and unregulated IUU fishing. Although illegal logging in Fiji appears to be mainly for local use and not for commercial export, the government has recently deployed legislation and equipment, such as drones, to monitor forestry resources. Meanwhile, Fiji is a source, transit and destination country for wildlife trafficking, with corrupt officials enabling the flow of illegal wildlife trade across borders. The trade in flora and fauna ranges from live species, such as parrots and plants, to products derived from them, for example, wooden musical instruments made from mahogany and ornaments such as turtle shell jewellery. Additionally, Fiji's heavy reliance on fisheries resources for both food and income has led to inshore and coastal IUU fishing. The mining of non-renewable resources, such as gold, sand, bauxite, copper, silver and cement is a significant part of Fiji's economy. Sand and gravel extraction, dominated by small-scale and artisanal operations, is a major concern due to its global demand and shortage, leading to illegal operations. However, controlling the problem remains a challenge. Despite its role in heroin trafficking in the region, there is no domestic heroin market in Fiji, suggesting that illicit flows primarily involve foreign criminal actors. Similarly, Fiji remains a transit area for cocaine trafficking, with growing evidence of a domestic market for cocaine. Trade to other parts of the region is largely organized by foreign actors, but Fijian criminal gangs have started to dominate the domestic market. The trans-Pacific cocaine trafficking route has been in use since , with an increase in shipments and quantities of controlled substances being trafficked, partly due to the rise of cocaine production in South America and the higher prices paid for the drug in Australia and New Zealand. Shipping routes vary, including cargo ships, cruise ships and airfreight, with larger nations like Fiji being among the most exploited transit countries. There are also growing concerns about the use of yachts and pleasure craft to smuggle drugs between Fiji and other parts of the Pacific. The cocaine trade's overall trend is unclear, but trans-shipments to syndicates in Australia and New Zealand are definitely occurring. COVID has made trans-shipments more difficult, but reduced monitoring has also contributed to increased shipments. Regarding cannabis, Fiji is a source country with local production supplying local trade and demand. The drug is primarily sold on the streets in urban areas by local criminal networks, while production happens in rural areas. Creative ways to transport the drug between islands have been developed, but police work to identify illegal cannabis farms and eradicating plants continues to be the primary method of countering cannabis trafficking. While some argue for legislation to allow the legal trade of cannabis for medical use, the government maintains it has no immediate plans to legalize the production of marijuana for medical purposes. Fiji is also a major Pacific trafficking hub for synthetic drugs, including methamphetamine, which has led to an increase in addiction, corruption and gang violence. Methamphetamine is increasingly being manufactured locally, with laboratories found in both the greater Suva area and Lautoka. Synthetic drugs are also trans-shipped through Fiji to New Zealand. Recent cases have shown that a key transit route for methamphetamine starts in the US, with the drug then moving on to Fiji. As the largest, and one of the most influential countries within the South Pacific, Fiji acts as a financial and administrative hub for many countries in the region. More sophisticated financial services will likely result in Fiji becoming a more attractive target for cybercrimes than many of its neighbours. Reports of cybercrimes in general more than doubled in comparison to the previous year. In the same year, the government of Fiji was also the recipient of a serious malware attack, which resulted in its systems being crippled for months. Financial crimes pose a significant threat in Fiji, with tax evasion, tax fraud and fraudulent credit card transactions being some of the most prominent financial crimes observed in the country. Fiji's strategic location and cash-based economy make it a potential staging point for criminal activity in Australia and New Zealand. Some fraud schemes observed in the country involve perpetrators gaining the trust of victims to get them to share their debit card information. There is also an increase in other forms of fraudulent schemes, including romance frauds and investment frauds. Tracing the identity of cybercriminals is challenging since they use multiple identities when communicating with their victims. Fiji remains blacklisted by the EU as a tax haven and is recognized to be 'non-cooperative'. Although corruption is pervasive, it is not considered to be a predicate offence for laundering. While there is little evidence of domestic mafia-style groups in Fiji, loosely organized criminal networks exist, primarily engaged in drug production and trafficking, money laundering and human trafficking. Established by expatriates, this group has chapters in Suva and Nadi, consisting of both Australian and Fijian nationals. It is likely that the Fiji chapter is used as a conduit for drug shipments from South America to Australia and other countries in the region. Criminal activity is arguably widespread across the islands, occurring both in remote and densely populated areas. Fiji is also home to various foreign criminal actors involved in illegal activities such as gambling, prostitution, cybercrime, narcotics distribution and human trafficking. Organized crime groups of Chinese origin are known to be the primary foreign actors involved in these activities; they are often involved in drug trafficking and operate brothels where exploitation occurs. While Asian criminal syndicates and triads have been dominant, Latin American cartels are now challenging their presence. Australian OMCGs are also attempting to establish a presence in Fiji and may play a role in drug markets. Some low-level officials are involved in facilitating human trafficking, primarily by preventing investigations. The increased trafficking of cocaine and methamphetamine through Fiji is also a contributing factor to police corruption. However, state actors only facilitate illicit markets, rather than taking an active part in criminal operations. Private sector actors in Fiji are mostly involved in tax evasion and money laundering. The country has had three democratic elections since the coup, and its political instability — the result of ethno-political divisions — is a moderate concern. Following the country's first democratic elections in , international observers reported that they have been largely credible, although the participation of civil society organizations was restricted. International organizations have identified human rights as a major issue in Fiji as well as the ruling party's interference with opposition activities. Organized crime and drugs have emerged as serious issues in recent years, mainly related to the increase in methamphetamine and cocaine trafficking in the country. The integrity of Fiji's administration is often questionable, and corruption is likely to be widespread. The anti-corruption agency is limited and somewhat ineffective, with high-profile cases not being successfully prosecuted. Budget transparency has improved in recent years, but Fiji still has yet to implement assets disclosure legislation. Corruption is also a big problem in the business sector. The Fijian government is dedicated to international cooperation in areas that address transnational organized crime, and it has signed several agreements and participates in relevant regional fora. Fiji has shown its commitment by becoming the first Pacific Island state to propose global trade restrictions and sign agreements aimed at deterring and eliminating IUU fishing. The US has a longstanding partnership with the Pacific Islands on regional security and works with Fiji to train and equip its security forces. However, the lack of information-sharing between local and external agencies is a major drawback in the fight against transnational organized crime. Australia and New Zealand have significant law enforcement development projects in Fiji, which are focused on transnational crime as well. Even though there are provisions pertaining to various types of crime, the regulatory framework continues to lack explicit reference to, and hence, direct focus on organized crime, despite it becoming an increasing concern in the country. Regardless of its limited capacity, Fiji has an extradition law. Fiji's constitution guarantees an independent judiciary, but political interference continues, with the prime minister having significant appointment powers. In , judicial advisors were removed from trials, leaving verdicts solely to judges, a move criticized by opposition leaders as reducing transparency. Due to resource shortages, lengthy pre-trial detentions are also common, and the law allows suspects to be arrested without a warrant, which leaves accused people vulnerable to excessive action. The country's prisons do not meet international standards, with overcrowding, deteriorating infrastructure and inefficient essential services. Abuse of inmates is also perceived as an issue by international observers. The Fiji Police Force is severely under-resourced, and human trafficking cases are not handled due to the inactivity of the Human Trafficking Taskforce since Fiji primarily relies on international partners to obtain intelligence on transnational organized crime. However, efforts continue to tackle criminal networks and drug trafficking regionally. Police officers and military officials who commit abuses are rarely brought to justice, and those convicted of crimes are frequently pardoned or have their convictions overturned on appeal. The police force is perceived to be corrupt by a significant portion of the Fijian population. Moreover, torture and beatings by police in Fiji remain a serious issue. Fiji's geography and infrastructure have made it a hub for transportation, business and trade in the Pacific region. However, these same factors have also made the country vulnerable to territorial threats, due to its porous borders and extensive maritime space. Fiji has only one large patrol boat, making monitoring the country's waters a difficult task. Furthermore, Fiji is along a major drug trafficking route, connecting the markets in Australia and New Zealand to the largest producers of drugs in the world. Fiji has made progress in addressing anti-money laundering deficiencies, with the establishment of the Financial Intelligence Unit and a National Anti-Money Laundering Council. However, the resilience of the country to this crime remains poor, with it considered a non-cooperative tax jurisdiction. The Fijian financial and real estate sectors are vulnerable to money laundering, and hundreds of millions of Fijian dollars are believed to be laundered through financial institutions each year. Fiji's government has secured funding from multilateral and bilateral development partners, which is intended to be used to finance policy reforms. One of the most relevant measures is the removal of VAT on various essential items and an increase in the national minimum wage. There are no sectors that are controlled by organized crime, nor are such groups involved in market regulation. Victims of crime in Fiji lack adequate assistance despite the creation of units aimed at providing support and assistance to victims and witnesses, the activities of which are unknown due to a lack of information. Even though in the government identified more victims of human trafficking compared to previous years, it has not provided services to any of them. Moreover, training in this matter is lacking, with officers reporting only a one-day workshop. Despite public awareness campaigns and seminars being carried out, primarily aimed at children and parents, public awareness of human trafficking is low. No efforts have been made on the part of the government to reduce the demand for the forced labour and sexual exploitation of children. Lack of awareness of drugs is similarly low, with islanders falling victim to addiction because of using cocaine washed ashore, mistaking it for toothpaste, baking powder or something similar. The government is again putting efforts into awareness campaigns, aimed mainly at schoolchildren; however, drug use and addiction are on the rise. Currently, Fiji is considered to be the worst nation in the Pacific for journalists. Laws and regulations are restrictive and vaguely worded, and those who violate them can face imprisonment for up to two years. As a result, journalists who are critical of the regime are threatened with intimidation and imprisonment. However, NGOs and wider civil society groups operate relatively effectively, with partnerships with the local community, faith-based organizations and business operators contributing to reduce overall crime rates. While civil society in Fiji is well-developed and active, there are strict sedition laws that limit the initiatives that CSOs can undertake. The criminal markets score is represented by the pyramid base size and the criminal actors score is represented by the pyramid height, on a scale ranging from 1 to The resilience score is represented by the panel height, which can be identified by the side of the panel. A series of 13 discussion papers, one for each illicit market considered during the development of the Index. We're constantly working to improve the Index. By participating in this survey, you will be providing us with insights and suggestions that will help us make the Index an even better resource. This report was funded in part by a grant from the United States Department of State. The opinions, findings and conclusions stated herein are those of the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State. Capital Suva. Income group Upper middle income. Population , Geography type Island. GINI Index Criminal markets 4. An assessment of the value, prevalence and non-monetary impacts of a specific crime type. Human trafficking 5. Human smuggling 4. Extortion and protection racketeering 3. Arms trafficking 2. Trade in counterfeit goods 5. Illicit trade in excisable goods 4. Flora crimes 3. Fauna crimes 4. Non-renewable resource crimes 2. Heroin trade 2. Cocaine trade 5. Cannabis trade 6. Synthetic drug trade 7. Cyber-dependent crimes 4. Financial crimes 5. Criminal actors 4. An assessment of the impact and influence of a specific criminal actor type on society. Mafia-style groups 1. Criminal networks 5. State-embedded actors 3. Foreign actors 5. Private sector actors 5. Political leadership and governance 5. Government transparency and accountability 5. International cooperation 5. National policies and laws 6. A state's legal action and structures put in place to respond to organized crime. Judicial system and detention 4. Law enforcement 5. Territorial integrity 5. Anti-money laundering 6. Economic regulatory capacity 6. Victim and witness support 6. Prevention 5. Non-state actors 5. Analysis Download full profile english. People Fiji continues to be a source, transit and destination country for both adult and child victims of sex trafficking. Trade Arms trafficking occurs in Pacific Island countries and territories, but is typically on a small scale. Environment Fiji is facing challenges related to illegal logging, wildlife crime and illegal, unreported and unregulated IUU fishing. Cyber Crimes As the largest, and one of the most influential countries within the South Pacific, Fiji acts as a financial and administrative hub for many countries in the region. Financial Crimes Financial crimes pose a significant threat in Fiji, with tax evasion, tax fraud and fraudulent credit card transactions being some of the most prominent financial crimes observed in the country. Criminal Actors While there is little evidence of domestic mafia-style groups in Fiji, loosely organized criminal networks exist, primarily engaged in drug production and trafficking, money laundering and human trafficking. Criminal justice and security Fiji's constitution guarantees an independent judiciary, but political interference continues, with the prime minister having significant appointment powers. Economic and financial environment Fiji has made progress in addressing anti-money laundering deficiencies, with the establishment of the Financial Intelligence Unit and a National Anti-Money Laundering Council. Civil society and social protection Victims of crime in Fiji lack adequate assistance despite the creation of units aimed at providing support and assistance to victims and witnesses, the activities of which are unknown due to a lack of information. Read the analysis Listen the podcasts View all events. Next Skip. How to measure organized crime? 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