Aiyaz Mohammed Musa Umarji, a Fijian national and operator of a Pacific-wide pharmacy network, was sentenced to four years in prison in New Zealand for importing pseudoephedrine, a precursor for methamphetamine. The investigation reveals that the previous Fijian government under Voreqe Bainimarama turned a blind eye to drug trafficking, allowing Umarji to evade justice. The new Fijian government is now investigating Umarji's donations to the former ruling party and potential connections to top officials. The article highlights the strategic importance of Fiji in the trans-Pacific drug trade and the challenges faced by law enforcement in tackling drug trafficking.