Three police officers and two civilians accused of tampering with the methamphetamine kept as evidence at the Totogo Police Station in Suva have been remanded in custody by the Suva Magistrate’s Court.

The five men appeared before Magistrate Lakshitha Jayawardhaha yesterday afternoon.

Roy Senibici, Inoke Tikomaimalevani and Samisoni Ralulu are charged with one count each of interfering with evidence.

It is alleged that between February 9 and 10 of this year, the trio interfered with the methamphetamine seized during a police operation.

The two civilians, Anare Buresolei and his namesake Anare Buresolei Vulaki are also charged with one count each of aiding and abetting the interfering with evidence during the same period.

The five men are also charged with one count each of conspiracy to defeat justice.

The case has been adjourned to March 19.