A man facing drug related charges has pleaded not guilty before the Suva High court yesterday.

Inoke Siva has been charged with one count of being in possession of illicit drugs.

It is alleged Siva on July 20th was unlawfully found in possession of 15kg marijuana.

The High Court Judge says once the trial date has been set then the court will consider bail application.

The man has been further remanded in custody.

The matter has been adjourned to the 26th of this month for pre-trial.