Bail with strict conditions for woman on drug charge

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A WOMAN charged with being in possession of illicit drugs has been granted bail on strict bail conditions by the Suva Magistrates Court.

Mereseini Ledua appeared before Magistrates Deepika Prakash charged with one count each of importing illicit drugs and being in possession of illicit drugs, namely Methamphetamine.

Ms Ledua was arrested last Friday after picking up a parcel at the Suva Post Office.

The drugs weighing 101.4 grams and valued at $115,000 dollars was packed in a bottle of peanut butter which was sent from America.

Magistrate Prakash in her bail conditions instructed a cash bail of $1000 to be paid and Ms Ledua to provide two suitable sureties.

A stop departure order also has been issued against Ms Ledua.

The matter now will be called on July 31 for a plea.

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