Five remanded in major drug importation conspiracy case

2026-01-26 - 01:05

Five people charged with one count of conspiracy to import illicit drugs have been further remanded by the Ba Magistrates Court. Jonathan Hill, Ponipate Mateyawa, John Taotala, Iliesa Cokanasiga and Merewalesi Qolimaiwaqa were produced in court this afternoon. It is alleged that between November 1, 2025 and January 15, 2026, the accused conspired among themselves