SURINAMESE SWALLOWER DONNA OEHLERS CHARGED
Members of the Drug Squad arrested and charged Surinamese national Donna Urudice Oehlers 28 years, with the offences of:
Possession of 1/2 kilogramme of cocaine;
Possession with intent to supply;
Trafficking; and
Importation.
Oehlers arrived by air from Guyana on 18 August 2015 and was interviewed by Police. A subsequent search of her handbag discovered a wrapping containing cocaine in her handbag. She was referred to the Hospital where she passed out 31 packages containing cocaine which she had ingested. Total weight 1/2 kg.
Donna Urudice Oehlers appeared at the Oistins Magistrates Court on 26 August 2015 and pleaded guilty to the offences proffered. She was fined $50,000 forthwith on the charge of Importation or 18 months in prison. She was CRD on the remaining charges. Fine was not paid.
- David Welch – ASP (Ag);
Public Relations Officer
