The government is calling for more cooperation from regional countries on boarder security issues in order to crack down on illegal activities.
Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s office Colonel Pio Tikoduadua said due to the lack of custom resources, Fiji continues to be used as a transit point and port of entry for illegal substances.
Colonel Tikoduadua said assistance from Australia and New Zealand is vital in their efforts to reduce such activities.
Colonel Tikoduadua added Fiji has only five patrolling boats and it is hard enough to work 24/7 because of its large exclusive economic zones.
Colonel Tikoduadua was speaking at the International Customs Day which was celebrated at FIRCA office this morning.
Story by: Watisoni Butabua
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Regional cooperation needed for border security
By fijivillage.com
26/01/2011 15:14
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