Fiji counter narcotics bureau faces review after arrest of officer
The police officer is one of four people arrested over the seizure of four kilograms of meth disguised as coffee at the Nadi international airport.
The Counter Narcotics Bureau was set up last year to combat the country's growing drug problem and sits in the Internal Affairs Ministry, staffed by officers from several agencies including the police.
Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu says the officer arrested has been suspended without pay while investigations continue.
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