The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) intercepted a foreign-flagged yacht upon its arrival at Savusavu Port this week.
An advance notification of arrival was submitted prior to docking, which was duly assessed for risk indicators. During this assessment, several red flags were identified, prompting FRCS maritime officers to carry out a targeted inspection of the vessel.
The search led to the discovery of two semi-automatic pistols, 30 pieces of C02 cartriage and 1138 pallets that were not declared by the yacht’s skipper.
Under Fiji’s Arms and Ammunition Act, all firearms and ammunition are strictly regulated. Permits and licenses are required for the possession of such items, while transit vessels are obligated to declare them in advance.
The matter has since been referred to the Fiji Police Force for further investigation.
FRCS reminds all travellers, including yacht owners and sailors, to make accurate and complete declarations when submitting advance arrival information.
Failure to do so will result in enforcement action under the law.
FRCS remains committed to protecting Fiji’s borders and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
