Alleged Taveuni arsonist remanded in custody

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Alleged Taveuni arsonist remanded in custody

By Naveel Krishant , Semi Turaga

16/09/2021

Sitiveni McComber. [image: Supplied]

19-year-old Sitiveni McComber who is charged for his alleged involvement in the cases of arson in Taveuni has been remanded in custody.

McComber 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 case will be called in the Labasa High Court on the 23rd of this month.

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