Rahman’s extradition case adjourned

Rahman’s extradition case adjourned

By Semi Turaga

Friday 16/04/2021

Joshua Aziz Rahman

The case where an application has been made for Joshua Aziz Rahman to be extradited has been adjourned to the 30th of this month.

Rahman who is a Canadian national has been found guilty of possession of illicit drugs by High Court Judge Justice Daniel Goundar.

The 26-year-old was found in possession of 39.5kg of cocaine worth $31 million in Caubati in February 2019.

Police found 39 bars of cocaine at the house Rahman and his father were renting.

The sentencing hearing will be held next Thursday.

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