Rahman found guilty after being found with $31 million worth of cocaine in Caubati

Canadian national, Joshua Aziz Rahman has been found guilty of possession of illicit drugs by High Court Judge Justice Daniel Goundar.

The 26-year-old was found in possession of 39.5kg of cocaine worth $31 million in Caubati in February 2019.

Police found 39 bars of cocaine at the house Rahman and his father were renting.

In his judgement, Justice Goundar said his decision is based on the evidence presented in the trial.

The judge said Rahman does not dispute that he stayed at the house in Caubati when he made trips to Fiji.

Justice Goundar said Rahman had free access to the property.

The judge went on to say that when the drugs were found, Rahman was the only person who had access to the house.

Justice Goundar adds Rahman was the legal occupant of the house.

The sentencing hearing will be held next Thursday.

Rahman's lawyer, Devanesh Sharma told the court today that New Zealand Immigration is trying to extradite Rahman to New Zealand.

This case will be called in the Suva Magistrates Court at 2pm.