A man has been arrested following a series of threatening social media posts where he claimed to be armed and expressed intentions to attack the Ba Police Station. In his alarming messages, the suspect insisted he was in possession of a firearm and made demands for the police to return his drugs, threatening a shooting should his requests go unheeded.
Further escalating the situation, the man uploaded a video onto Instagram showcasing an explosion, claiming a similar event would unfold in Suva at 5 PM. Law enforcement authorities acted swiftly, confirming that the individual is now in custody and is being interrogated regarding the threats.
In response to the situation, police have reassured the community that there is no cause for concern as there is no immediate danger to public safety. They implemented appropriate measures quickly after the threats became known. Authorities encourage the public to remain composed and to refrain from disseminating unverified or panic-inducing information on social media as investigations proceed.
This incident highlights the serious implications of social media threats and the prompt action taken by law enforcement to ensure community safety.