20 December, 2025, 12:33 pm Central - 26°C Rain

Special Police Constable McKay appears in court for alleged possession of over 40kg of marijuana

Special Police Constable McKay appears in court for alleged possession of over 40kg of marijuana

By Iliana Biutu
20/01/2025
William McKay

Special Police Constable, William McKay who was allegedly found in possession of 40.07 kilograms of marijuana at his Raiwaqa home, has been released on $1,000 bail.

6,037 branches of marijuana were found at his home during a raid at Tamasua Street, off Nailuva Road.

The bags of marijuana were found under the constable’s bed.

McKay has been charged with the unlawful possession of illicit drugs.

Magistrate Pulekeria Low has instructed him to report to the Navua Police Station twice a month, on the 1st and 15th of each month, between 8am and 6pm.

Magistrate Low has ordered him to surrender his passport to the court by 9am tomorrow.

McKay is also a single father.

The case has been adjourned to the 11th of next month.

Click here for stories on the Drugs Situation in Fiji

FEATURE NEWS
Police arrest two men for attempted robbery in Tacirua this morning
The two men who attempted to rob a house in Tacirua this morning have been arrested and their vehicle have also been seized.Police say members of the ...
54 minutes ago
LATEST NEWS
Akshaye Khanna and Sunny Deol reunite after 29 years
Veteran actors Akshaye Khanna and Sunny Deol are reportedly reuniting for a Netflix project, nearly three decades after their memorable collaboration ...
16 minutes ago

LDS Church highlights importance of education for young people
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has highlighted the importance of education and self-reliance in preparing young people for ...
2 hours ago

Ra villages receive early Christmas boost with three new fishing boats
The villages of Nanukuloa, Naiserelagi and Barotu in Ra received an early Christmas gift following the handover of three new fishing boats by the ...
2 hours ago

Two drug-linked stalls identified in Nasinu as authorities crack down on red light zones
Two market vegetable stalls along Dabea Lane Nasinu have been identified between 2024 and 2025 as operating in red light zones, with both found ...
2 hours ago

Pending payments for personnel engaged in the 2025 National Examinations is finalized
Pending payments for all personnel engaged in the 2025 National Examinations, including coders, supervisors, and markers for years 8, 12, and 13 is ...
3 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Fiji needs to act on human trafficking indicators associated with Grace Road Group
The United States has expressed serious concern about human trafficking indicators linked to the Grace Road Group in Fiji, as highlighted in the 2025 ...
2 days ago

Human trafficking allegations and issues relating to Grace Road Group
Human trafficking allegations and concerns linked to the Grace Road Group/+ARTICLE-311061+ARTICLE/PM says Govt cannot interfere into any human ...
2 days ago

Sonia Shanaaz says silent treatment hurts as she waits for assistance for her daughter with cerebral palsy
Sonia Shanaaz, the mother of 10-year-old Aarna who was born with cerebral palsy, says silent treatment hurts after she reached out to the ...
8 days ago

TOP