Tests on drinks served at the Warwick resort in Fiji have found no evidence of illicit drugs or excess alcohol, according to the deputy prime minister and minister for tourism. Seven people, including four Australians, became ill after consuming drinks at the resort. While initial tests found no harmful substances, toxicology reports are still ongoing to determine the cause of the illness. Officials have pledged to inform the affected individuals first before releasing the findings to the public.
The deputy prime minister and minister for tourism, Viliame Gavoka, said tests found no evidence of illicit drugs or excess alcohol in the drinks served to seven people, including four Australians, at the Warwick resort on Saturday night.
The seven people presented with symptoms including nausea and vomiting, intestinal issues, as well as some neurological symptoms. The toxicology is examining whether it was a chemical issue or an infection. Gavoka called for those warnings to be relaxed, but said he had yet to speak directly to his counterparts in Australia or New Zealand.
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