Man charged for arson cases in Taveuni in July

Second suspect in custody

By Semi Turaga

Thursday 16/09/2021

A 19-year-old man from Naqara, Taveuni has been charged for his alleged involvement in cases of arson in Taveuni in July.

He has been charged with one count of attempted arson for allegedly trying to burn the Macuata Muslim League building, one count of arson for allegedly burning Ali’s Fashion Shop and one count of burglary for allegedly stealing items worth more than $5,000 from Courts Fiji Limited in Taveuni.

Police say investigators have recovered $4,000 worth of items.

The man will appear in the Taveuni Magistrates Court today.

The second suspect who is a 25-year-old man was arrested yesterday and is in custody.

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