Marijuana Plantation Worth SBD$14 Million Raided
The Royal Solomon Islands Police and the Participating Police force have raided several hectares of Marijuana plants with a combined street value of SBD$14 million dollars.
A statement from the Police Media Unit reports the successful raid took place at Roroni Community, in GPPOL area, as a result of close cooperation amongst the community and the police.
It adds the plants are currently stored at the police station to assist in investigation and gathering of evidence.
Meanwhile, the joint police force warns anyone caught planting, selling and using this dangerous weed will be subjected to severe prosecution in court.
Marijuana is the most common illicit drug used in the Solomon Islands. After a period of decline in the last decade, its use has generally increased among young people since 2003, corresponding to a diminishing perception of the drug’s risks.
Research clearly demonstrates that marijuana has the potential to cause problems in daily life or make a person's existing problems worse. In fact, heavy marijuana users generally report lower life satisfaction, poorer mental and physical health, relationship problems, and less academic and career success compared to their peers who came from similar backgrounds.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police and the Participating Police force have raided several hectares of Marijuana plants with a combined street value of SBD$14 million dollars.
A statement from the Police Media Unit reports the successful raid took place at Roroni Community, in GPPOL area, as a result of close cooperation amongst the community and the police.
It adds the plants are currently stored at the police station to assist in investigation and gathering of evidence.
Meanwhile, the joint police force warns anyone caught planting, selling and using this dangerous weed will be subjected to severe prosecution in court.
Marijuana is the most common illicit drug used in the Solomon Islands. After a period of decline in the last decade, its use has generally increased among young people since 2003, corresponding to a diminishing perception of the drug’s risks.
Research clearly demonstrates that marijuana has the potential to cause problems in daily life or make a person's existing problems worse. In fact, heavy marijuana users generally report lower life satisfaction, poorer mental and physical health, relationship problems, and less academic and career success compared to their peers who came from similar backgrounds.
Allegations Against Rick Hou Inaccurate: LCC
Chairman of the Leadership Code Commission (LCC) says recent newspaper reports on LCC charges against Finance Minister Rick Hou and his Permanent Secretary, Shadrach Fanega, are 'inaccurate and came from information that was obtained illegally'.
In a statement today, Emmanuel Kouhota says the Commission did investigate allegations against Mr Hou and Mr Fanega but the Commission “has not found them guilty of misconduct in office as they have not been charged as was reported in the Solomon Star and in other media.”
Kouhota also explained the information obtained by the Solomon Star were recommendations of an investigation officer into the Finance Minister and his Permanent Secretary, and were not the findings of the Commission as was also reported.
He also said the Commission did not authorize the release of any information to the media on the matter and is now carrying out internal investigation to find out the leak.
It is understood the Finance Minister and his PS are seeking legal advice on what they say are “highly exaggerated reports that have not been substantiated.”
Chairman of the Leadership Code Commission (LCC) says recent newspaper reports on LCC charges against Finance Minister Rick Hou and his Permanent Secretary, Shadrach Fanega, are 'inaccurate and came from information that was obtained illegally'.
In a statement today, Emmanuel Kouhota says the Commission did investigate allegations against Mr Hou and Mr Fanega but the Commission “has not found them guilty of misconduct in office as they have not been charged as was reported in the Solomon Star and in other media.”
Kouhota also explained the information obtained by the Solomon Star were recommendations of an investigation officer into the Finance Minister and his Permanent Secretary, and were not the findings of the Commission as was also reported.
He also said the Commission did not authorize the release of any information to the media on the matter and is now carrying out internal investigation to find out the leak.
It is understood the Finance Minister and his PS are seeking legal advice on what they say are “highly exaggerated reports that have not been substantiated.”