Farmer who allegedly breached the Lautoka lockdown to see girlfriend granted bail

The 23-year old farmer who is alleged to have breached the Lautoka lockdown by going to Rakiraki to see his girlfriend has been granted bail by the Rakiraki Magistrates Court.

Police say it is alleged that Charlie Wakeham trekked on foot for about 30 kilometres through the forest from Lautoka, following the logging track and descended at Namosau, Ba and then caught a bus to Rakiraki.

Wakeham has been charged with one count of Disobedience of Lawful Order.

Police say the matter was reported by the Turaga ni Koro of Vatukacevaceva Village, Ra.

The case will be called on the 24th of June.