Police have charged a Fangaloto man with possession of illicit drugs after the man crashed a vehicle on Monday at Fonongahina.
The 50-year-old driver was heading north on Tapuvao Road when he allegedly swerved and crashed into a power pole.
The driver is in critical condition at Vaiola Hospital, Deputy Commisioner Pelenatita Vaisuai said in a statement.
She said the Police Drugs Taskforce seized 24 cannabis packs from the vehicle.
Police investigation continues.
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