Heavy Drug Sentences for Kingpins

The High Court in Lautoka has delivered Fiji’s heaviest ever sentences for drug trafficking, following the country’s largest methamphetamine seizure worth an estimated FJ$2 billion.

Nine people were convicted for their roles in the trafficking of 4.15 tonnes of methamphetamine. Justice Aruna Aluthge said the sentences must reflect the seriousness of the crime and act as a strong deterrent against those seeking to profit from the drug trade.

Sentences

Justin Ho – Life imprisonment, non-parole period of 30 years

David Heritage – 55 years imprisonment, non-parole period of 25 years

Jale Aukerea – 50 years imprisonment, non-parole period of 25 years

Louie Logaivau – 25 years imprisonment, non-parole period of 18 years

Sakiusa Tuva – 25 years imprisonment, non-parole period of 18 years

Aporosa Davelevu – 14 years imprisonment, non-parole period of 12 years

Osea Levula – 17 years imprisonment, non-parole period of 13 years

Cathy Tuirabe – 15 years imprisonment, non-parole period of 12 years

Viliame Colowaliku – 15 years imprisonment, non-parole period of 12 years

In sentencing, the Court highlighted the devastating impact of methamphetamine on Fijian communities.