'King Khan' jailed more than four years for meth possession

Drug convict Imran Khan has been sentenced to four years and three months' imprisonment for the unlawful possession of 4.1364 grams of methamphetamine.

Khan, also known as 'King Khan' appeared before Magistrate Yogesh Prasad today, having earlier been convicted after he was found in possession of the illicit drug in Suva on February 7, 2023.

The court heard that the methamphetamine was concealed in the bottom cavity of a water bottle and detected with the assistance of a Police K9 unit.

In sentencing, the court considered the seriousness of hard drug offences, the need for deterrence and the protection of the community.

Khan's remorse was considered a mitigating factor, while the method used to conceal the drugs was treated as an aggravating factor.

The court imposed a non-parole period of three years' imprisonment.