BRITISH SWALLOWER CHARGED: 52 PACKETS EQUALLING 1 KILO FOUND IN STOMACH
Members of the Drug Squad have arrested and charged 35 year old British national Cele Aniche for the offences of:
- Possession of 1 kilo of cocaine;
- Possession with intent to supply;
- Trafficking; and
- Importation.
Aniche – Nigerian born – arrived by air from Trinidad on August 4th, 2014 in transit to London when he was interviewed by Police. He was referred to the QEH where he passed out 52 packets containing cocaine which he had ingested. Total weight 1 kilogram.
Cele Aniche appeared at the District B Magistrates Court and pleaded guilty to the offences proffered.
He was sentenced as follows:
1. On the charge of Possession, he was fined $15,000 forthwith or 18 months in prison;
2. On the charge of Trafficking, he was fined $10, 000 forthwith of 18 months in prison;
3. On the charge of Possession with intent to supply, he was Reprimanded and Discharged;
4. On the charge of Importation, he was Convicted, Reprimanded and Discharged.
- David Welch; Insp.
Public Relations Officer
