Three men who have been charged with illegally cultivating marijuana have had their cases transferred to the Suva High Court by Chief Magistrate Usaia Ratuvili.
It is alleged that 25-year-old Amani Masikerei and 23-year-old Samuela Natokalau cultivated more than 1,000 kilograms of marijuana in Kadavu.
38-year-old Viliame Kawa is alleged to have cultivated 15kg of marijuana.
They have been remanded in custody and the case will be called in the Suva High Court next Monday.
They have been told to file for bail in the High Court.
Meanwhile, 39-year-old Livai Maravu who is charged with illegal possession of 82.9 grams of marijuana has pleaded guilty.
He has been remanded in custody and will be sentenced on the 1st of next month.
