Danger Lurking in the Pacific: Fiji on High Alert as Suspected Drug Submarine Sighted

Fiji's Vulnerability to Transnational Organized Crime

Fiji's strategic location at the crossroads of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific has historically facilitated trade and migration between Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. This proximity has made Fiji an attractive hub for illicit activity, which has been exacerbated by the emergence of transnational organized crime groups in the region.