Man accused of meth importation remanded
Eroni Kitanamati faces charges over 4.7kg of methamphetamine linked to case involving two police officers.
Monday 20 October 2025 | 04:00
Accused Eroni Kitanamati (closest to camera) with his lawyer Joji Cakau outside the Suva Courthouse on October 20, 2025.
Photo: Sosiveta Korobiau
A 37-year-old man facing a drug charge has been further remanded by the Suva Magistrate Court.
Eroni Kitanamati appeared before Chief Magistrate Josaia Waqaivolavola today.
He is charged with the unlawful importation of 4.7 kilograms of methamphetamine.
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The alleged offence is linked to a case involving two police officers who have also been charged in relation to the same incident, which reportedly took place between September 11 and 12.
Chief Magistrate Waqaivolavola directed the defence lawyer, Joji Cakau, to file a notice of motion for Kitanamati’s bail review application by October 22, while the State prosecution is expected to respond by October 24.
The case was adjourned to October 27 for the hearing of Kitanamati’s bail review application.
