Search continues for 3 remanded prisoners still at large

The search continues for the three remand prisoners who escaped from police custody yesterday.

The three are Nacanieli Bakata, Ilaitia Vuivuda and Josaia Leone.

They were remanded in custody for aggravated robberies and escaped from Nadi Police Station.

An Internal Affairs investigation is also being conducted as to how the three escaped from lawful custody.

An officer has already been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation.

Anyone with information is requested to call Crime Stoppers on 919 or the Nadi Police Station on 9905 607.

Checkpoints have also been set up at various locations