Three police officers and another man charged with methamphetamine-related offences allegedly committed last year were released on bail by the High Court in Suva yesterday.
Justice Daniel Goundar granted bail to the four accused — Sevuloni Nawailagi Lubi, 43, Ratu Lote Lewaivanua, 32, Eroni Kitanamati Bati, 37, and Alipate Matadigo — on a $2000 bail bond each.
The State had opposed their bail applications, but Justice Goundar ruled that no valid ground was filed to keep the accused in custody.
The four men were released on strict bail conditions, which included reporting to their nearest police station every Saturday, not interfering with prosecution witnesses, surrendering their travel documents, and not applying for overseas travel.
They were also ordered to comply fully with all bail conditions set by the court.
The matter has been adjourned for a pre-trial conference on July 24.
