Be careful when you "help" your friend, it may cause you your freedom....
......She claimed she knew nothing about the heroin in her bag and that it belonged to a friend who was to accompany her to Melbourne but backed away at the last minute saying he had "problems with his visa", Dr Rameez said. "
......She claimed she knew nothing about the heroin in her bag and that it belonged to a friend who was to accompany her to Melbourne but backed away at the last minute saying he had "problems with his visa", Dr Rameez said. "
Star Online : Published: Tuesday November 8, 2011 MYT 11:51:00 AM
M'sian woman charged in Melbourne with importing heroin
MELBOURNE: A 27-year-old Malaysian woman has been charged with attempting to import a marketable quantity of drugs into Melbourne Airport in her luggage.
Beatrice Laus Johie, of Kuching, Sarawak, appeared before the Melbourne Magistrates Court Monday and was remanded in custody to reappear before court on Jan 9.
Australian Customs said the woman was subjected to a baggage examination by Customs and Border Protection officers after she arrived at the Melbourne International Airport from Kuala Lumpur Sunday morning.
During the examination, the officers noticed an inconsistency in the woman's luggage, a Customs statement said.
"An X-ray revealed approximately 1.5kg of a powdered substance concealed in the lining of her bag," it said.
"Preliminary testing of the substance indicated the presence of heroin. Further forensic testing will be undertaken to determine the exact weight and purity of the substance."
Customs said the matter was referred to the Australian Federal Police and the woman was charged with possession and importation of a marketable quantity of a border controlled drug, namely heroin.
The maximum penalty for this offence is 25 years imprisonment and/or a A$550,000 fine.
The Malaysian Consul-General here, Dr Mohd Rameez Yahaya said he had spoken to Johie, a nurse, soon after he was informed of her detention.
She claimed she knew nothing about the heroin in her bag and that it belonged to a friend who was to accompany her to Melbourne but backed away at the last minute saying he had "problems with his visa", Dr Rameez said.
"I asked if she needed any assistance and she said everything was okay and fine," he said.
"I also called her mother in Kuching to reassure that the consulate will help her daughter in her ordeal." - Bernama
Beatrice Laus Johie, of Kuching, Sarawak, appeared before the Melbourne Magistrates Court Monday and was remanded in custody to reappear before court on Jan 9.
Australian Customs said the woman was subjected to a baggage examination by Customs and Border Protection officers after she arrived at the Melbourne International Airport from Kuala Lumpur Sunday morning.
During the examination, the officers noticed an inconsistency in the woman's luggage, a Customs statement said.
"An X-ray revealed approximately 1.5kg of a powdered substance concealed in the lining of her bag," it said.
"Preliminary testing of the substance indicated the presence of heroin. Further forensic testing will be undertaken to determine the exact weight and purity of the substance."
Customs said the matter was referred to the Australian Federal Police and the woman was charged with possession and importation of a marketable quantity of a border controlled drug, namely heroin.
The maximum penalty for this offence is 25 years imprisonment and/or a A$550,000 fine.
The Malaysian Consul-General here, Dr Mohd Rameez Yahaya said he had spoken to Johie, a nurse, soon after he was informed of her detention.
She claimed she knew nothing about the heroin in her bag and that it belonged to a friend who was to accompany her to Melbourne but backed away at the last minute saying he had "problems with his visa", Dr Rameez said.
"I asked if she needed any assistance and she said everything was okay and fine," he said.
"I also called her mother in Kuching to reassure that the consulate will help her daughter in her ordeal." - Bernama
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