Staff Reporter
A 60-YEAR-OLD woman accused of possessing drugs worth over N$1.3 million remains in police custody at the Ariamsvlei Police Station until her next court appearance.
Mathilda Jacobs was arrested at approximately 22:00 on Monday at the Ariamsvlei border post after allegedly being found in possession of six parcels of crystal meth. The drugs, weighing 2,635 grams, have an estimated street value of N$1,315,500.
She appeared before the Karasburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday for her first hearing. Magistrate Samingo Kasaona presided over the case and postponed it to 11 March.
The case was postponed to allow further police investigations, secure legal aid for the accused, and conduct laboratory analysis of the suspected drugs.
The documents further indicate that Jacobs was denied bail, as she is considered a flight risk and granting bail would not be in the public interest.
