A man previously identified as a state witness in the Justin Ho drug case is among five people who have appeared before the Rakiraki Magistrates Court charged in connection with the Vatia drug bust, where more than 2.6 tonnes of cocaine were seized by police.
The accused include Norman Fisher (42), Manasa Saladrau (46), Sunia Kobululevu (36), Trevis Cheer (33) and Australia-based hotel worker Anaseini Lisa Kinikinilau Rokolati (23).
Fisher’s appearance has drawn particular attention due to his role as a prosecution witness in the earlier Justin Ho case.
Police said further details surrounding the charges and the ongoing investigation will be released soon.
