Five soldiers to face drug charges after Fiji incidentSUPPLIED HMNZS Canterbury served in the humanitarian operation in Fiji, helping it recover from cyclone Winston. Five New Zealand Army soldiers will face charges related to alleged drugs offences while on duty in Fiji. The incident had not affected the NZDF's humanitarian support operation in Fiji, the Defence Force said at the time. They had been serving with HMNZS Canterbury at the time, helping Fiji to recover from tropical cyclone Winston. "The charges will be dealt with at the summary trial level by the accuseds' commanding officers in the coming weeks," a Defence Force spokeswoman said on Tuesday afternoon.

Source: Stuff June 28, 2016 04:29 UTC