Two men have been arrested at the Nadi Carrier Stand after they were allegedly found with 116 sachets of dried leaves believed to be marijuana.

Police say the men are from Sikituru and Navakai in Nadi.

The drugs have been sent for analysis while the suspects remain in custody.

Meanwhile a farmer of Koro Island was detained yesterday after he was allegedly found with a plastic bag containing dried leaves suspected to be marijuana.

Over the weekend a man who was arrested for an alleged case of theft was found with 2 sachets of dried leaves believed to be marijuana following a search conducted by officers from the Valelevu Police Station.

He remains in custody while the substance has been sent for analysis.