Crime

Lawyer’s case to be called in July

January 30, 2019 5:53 am

The case of a prominent Suva lawyer charged with one count of being in possession of illicit drugs will now be called on July 31st before the Suva Magistrates Court.

Shazran Abdul Lateef was not present in court yesterday but has been given a later date for his case.

The lawyer was arrested in August last year following a drug raid at a hotel in Suva.

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He’s alleged to have been in possession of methamphetamine.

The raid was carried out by police officers after a tip off from a member of the public.

The matter will be recalled on July 31st.