Crime

Woman allegedly found with hard drugs

Praneeta Prakash Multimedia Journalist [email protected]

May 7, 2023 3:38 pm

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A 34-year-old woman will be produced in the Nasinu Magistrates Court tomorrow after she was allegedly found with methamphetamine during a raid in Nakasi last week.

Officers from the Narcotics Bureau conducted the raid last Wednesday at the accused person’s home.

Police say they discovered methamphetamine and more than $13,000 cash.

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The accused has been charged with one count of unlawful possession of illicit drugs.

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