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Raiwaqa woman remanded after allegedly being found with 1.8 grams of meth

Raiwaqa woman remanded after allegedly being found with 1.8 grams of meth

By Iliana Biutu
20/06/2025

32-year-old Nikita Devi Prasad, who was allegedly found with 1.8 grams of methamphetamine at her residence in Raiwaqa on the 7th of May, 2025 has been remanded in custody.

She appeared before Suva Magistrates Sufia Hamza this morning.

She is charged with one count of unlawful possession of illicit drugs.

The case has been adjourned to next Tuesday for bail ruling.

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