Prominent Suva lawyer Shazran Abdul Lateef has been remanded in custody by the Nasinu Magistrates court.

Lateef who was produced at a special court sitting on Saturday has been charged with one count of possession of illicit drugs.

He was arrested following a raid at his house in Nailuva Road, Suva last week.

Lateef was allegedly found with white substances which later was tested positive for methamphetamine and dried leaves that were also tested positive for marijuana.

His bail ruling will be delivered on Friday.