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Son of prominent businessman to front court

Praneeta Prakash Multimedia Journalist [email protected]

September 14, 2026 9:55 am

The son of a prominent businessman is expected to appear in Navua court today on drug-related charges.

It is understood that Navua Police took the individual into custody last week.

The individual already has a pending drug case in the Suva Magistrates Court.

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