Josua Ravula, Ginna Choi, Peniasi Delai, Yu Yang Feng, Minghui Dai and Zhou Lan have indicated that they will remain silent in the Rewa Street and Flagstaff drug case.
This is after Suva Magistrate Sufia Hamza ruled that the six have a case to answer.
Lawyer for the Chinese nationals, Shirley Tivao told the court that her clients have indicated that they will remain silent, but for proper procedure, the translator needs to explain their rights to them.
Lawyer for Choi and Delai, Jerry Dinati says he needs proper instructions from his clients regarding their decision to remain silent, calling evidence and proceeding with him as their lawyer.
The matter has been adjourned to next Thursday.
It is alleged that Josua Ravula was found with unlawful possession of 42.295 grams of methamphetamine.
Yu Yang Feng, Minghui Dai and Zhou Lan are each charged with one count of unlawful possession of illicit drugs for allegedly being found with 39.509 grams of methamphetamine.
Lan is also charged with possession of property suspected to be proceeds of a crime for allegedly being found with FJD$7,180, USD$60, 1,520 in Hong Kong currency and 1,600 Chinese yuan.
Feng is also charged with unlawful supply of illicit drugs. It is alleged that on the 23rd of September, 2025, without lawful authority, Feng engaged in dealings with other persons for the transport and supply of methamphetamine.
He is also charged with being in possession of property suspected to be proceeds of a crime.
Feng was allegedly found with $906.25 in cash. Choi and Peniasi Delai are charged with one count of unlawful possession of illicit drugs for allegedly being found with 0.345 grams of methamphetamine.
