Fiji’s Minister for Defence Pio Tikoduadua has warned against attempting to break into the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) installations, indicating the seriousness of undermining military security.
“No. Don’t go there. Don’t even try to do it,” he said.
His comments follow recent events involving joint operations between the military and the Fiji Police Force, which exposed a criminal network trying to destablise the nation.
“It’s a very serious offence. You have got to be stupid to attempt to break into the military’s facilities,” he told the Fiji Sun.
Tikoduadua said the attempt to break into the military’s installations was believed to be motivated by illicit drug criminals.
” Someone is desperate to get their arms or hands on these weapons for their purpose.
“I believe these attempts are motivated by people who want to use the weapons and ammos on their drugs, to pursue and expand their business.”
Media have widely reported that the Police deal with drug issues until recently.
But recent events, indicate that these drug cartels are emboldened, and undermining the RFMF is by extension a challenge to the security of the nation.
The RFMF’s assessment of their role in the Constitution is that they must now work directly with the Police to deal with this national security threat, which Tikoduadua says is in progress.
Tikoduadua reiterates that the military security systems are secure, with additional measures currently being implemented and enforced.
