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OCCRP A2 VIOLENT & ORGANIZED CRIME MEDIUM RISK Published 30 Sep 2026 at 19:01 UTC, affecting FJ

OCCRP: Fiji Overhauls Evidence Security After 52 Kilos of Cocaine Vanish from Court

Over 50 kilograms of cocaine linked to two major criminal trials disappeared from Fiji's High Court registry, representing the second significant evidence theft this year and prompting a review of evidence security procedures.

Prepared automatically by complead Research from OCCRP, published 30 Sep 2026.

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What happened

Over 50 kilograms of cocaine linked to two major criminal trials disappeared from Fiji's High Court registry, representing the second significant evidence theft this year and prompting a review of evidence security procedures.

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What compliance teams should check

  • Review internal controls for evidence handling
  • Assess exposure to organized crime risks in Fiji
  • Monitor for updates on the investigation
  • Enhance due diligence on Fijian legal processes
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FROM THE NOTICE More than 50 kilograms of cocaine tied to two major criminal trials vanished from the High Court registry, marking the second major evidence theft this year. OCCRP, 30 Sep 2026, 19:01 UTC, occrp.org

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