Bail extended for two chinese nationals on meth charges

Bail has been extended for two Chinese nationals facing methamphetamine-related charges in the High Court in Lautoka.

Xu Qiang and Wang An appeared before Justice Sekonaia Vodokisolomone yesterday on three counts of unlawful possession of illicit drugs.

The court heard that on September 23, 2025, the two allegedly possessed a total of 805.657 grams of crystal methamphetamine in Nadi without lawful authority.

The first count alleges that the pair were found in possession of 302.9 grams of methamphetamine at Votualevu, Nadi. Both men have pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Under the second count, Qiang is alleged to have possessed 6.09 grams of methamphetamine at Martintar, Nadi.

The third count alleges that An possessed 495.841 grams of methamphetamine at Viseisei, Vuda. He has also pleaded not guilty.

The court heard both accused are unemployed and were in Fiji on six-month tourist visas at the time of the alleged offences.

State prosecutor John Rabuku informed the court that the prosecution requires 21 days to file its response to the Pre-Trial Conference (PTC) documents for the substantive matter.

Justice Vodokisolomone granted the request, extended bail for both accused and adjourned the matter to July 24, 2026 for the next PTC hearing.