Lynne Leyson Arrested After 16-Month Manhunt

Kitione Draunidalo, a 52-year-old man, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for cultivating 211 marijuana plants in Fiji, with Justice Pita Bulamainaivalu emphasizing the harmful impact of such activities on local communities. Draunidalo's sentence mandates he serve eight years before being eligible for parole, reflecting the serious nature of his crime. In the UK, Lynne Leyson, 52, has been arrested after 16 months on the run; she was convicted for her role in a significant drug operation involving cocaine and cannabis at her family farm. Leyson had been sentenced in absentia to nine years in prison after failing to appear for her court date, while her husband and son received a total of 17 years for their involvement. The operation was uncovered in 2021, revealing substantial quantities of drugs and cash, alongside a semi-automatic pistol. Police have praised the community's assistance and expressed their commitment to pursuing fugitives linked to organized crime.