Man alleged to have cultivated 58.5 grams of marijuana granted bail

Drugs Police

Man alleged to have cultivated 58.5 grams of marijuana granted bail

By Shanil Singh

Monday 18/05/2020

Taniela Ratu has been charged with 1 count of illegal cultivation of illicit drugs.

A 33-year old man who allegedly cultivated 58.5 grams of marijuana plants at his home in Wailekutu, Lami has been granted bail by the Suva Magistrates Court.

Taniela Ratu has been charged with 1 count of illegal cultivation of illicit drugs.

He has been released on a cash bail of $200 and bail bond of $1000.

Police say he was arrested from his home in Lami last Thursday.

The case will be called on the 15th of July.

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