Two accused linked to the high-profile Vatia drug case have either received or are expected to receive a nolle prosequi as the State continues proceedings involving the alleged supply of 2644.5 kilograms of cocaine.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions confirmed that Travis Cheer was formally discharged in the Ba High Court yesterday after the State made a verbal application for a nolle prosequi before Justice Samuela Qica.
The ODPP said a written nolle prosequi for Cheer would be filed within 14 days.
The State also informed the Court that it intended to confirm its position on a possible discontinuance of proceedings against co-accused Sunia Vakaloloma at the next court date.
Norman Fisher, Manasa Saladrau, Sunia Vakaloloma, Travis Cheer and Anaseini Rokolati appeared in court on Wednesday in relation to allegations that between November 1, 2025 and January 15, 2026, they conspired among themselves and others to unlawfully possess, transport, transfer and supply 2644.5 kilograms of cocaine in Lautoka.
The accused face charges including conspiracy to commit unlawful possession of illicit drugs, unlawful possession of illicit drugs, criminal intimidation and damaging property.
Sunia Vakaloloma also faces an additional charge of criminal intimidation, while Manasa Saladrau faces an additional charge relating to damaging evidence.
Manasa Saladrau and Anaseini Rokolati additionally face charges relating to the unlawful possession of 0.8122 grams of methamphetamine.
The Court was told the State had previously offered immunity to Travis Cheer and Sunia Vakaloloma.
Prosecutors confirmed they had received Travis Cheer’s recorded immunity police statement, while Vakaloloma’s statement remained outstanding.
The matter has been adjourned to June 3, 2026 for the filing of amended information, outstanding disclosures relating to immunity witnesses, and confirmation regarding the intended nolle prosequi for Sunia Vakaloloma.
Vakaloloma’s bail was extended, while the remaining accused persons were further remanded in custody.
