Khan gets custodial sentence for meth possession

Imran Khan, also identified as King Khan, has been sentenced to four years and three months imprisonment by the Suva Magistrate’s Court for possession of illicit drugs. The conviction stems from Khan being found with 4.1 grams of methamphetamine concealed within a hidden compartment at the base of a water bottle.

Resident Magistrate Yogesh Prasad presided over the case, stating that the prosecution had successfully proven the charges beyond a reasonable doubt. The court noted that methamphetamine is considered the most serious drug offense in Fiji, with a maximum penalty of life imprisonment or a significant fine.

Magistrate Prasad considered both aggravating and mitigating factors in determining the sentence. Initially set at four years and six months due to aggravating factors, the sentence was reduced by three months based on mitigating circumstances. The court highlighted the importance of imposing lengthy custodial sentences for drug offenses to act as a deterrent to the public and to send a clear message that Fiji maintains a firm stance against hard drugs.

Khan will be eligible for parole after serving three years of his sentence.