https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nearly-40-kilograms-of-cocaine-held-by-fiji-court-replaced-with-flourContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nearly-40-kilograms-of-cocaine-held-by-fiji-court-replaced-with-flourhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nearly-40-kilograms-of-cocaine-held-by-fiji-court-replaced-with-flour#u96366Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:00:57 +0000Thieves stole nearly 40 kilograms of cocaine from a Fiji courthouse exhibit room, replacing the narcotics with flour. Forensic tests confirmed that 39 cocaine bars stored at the Suva High Court for a major drug trial were tampered with. Fiji Police have identified six persons of interest in the case. Justice officials have defended drug disposal protocols and confirmed changes to court exhibit security following the missing evidence.Why it mattersThe theft highlights vulnerabilities in evidence storage facilities as the South Pacific tourism hub grapples with an influx of narcotics. The missin