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Fired Filipina DH charged with drug trafficking and overstaying

23 March 2021

By Vir B. Lumicao 

Sample of dried marijuana leaves seized by police (File)

A former Filipina domestic helper who was found to have overstayed her visa after being arrested for allegedly selling marijuana appeared in Eastern Court today, Mar 23, to face charges of trafficking in a dangerous drug and breaching her condition of stay.

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Dorina E. Miswara, 36, was read the charges when she appeared before Magistrate Peter Law. No plea was taken and she was remanded in custody pending further legal investigation and advice.

The case will be heard again on Apr 7.

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Miswara was arrested on Mar 11 near exit B of the Kennedy Town MTR station during a police anti-drug operation in the area. A search showed the defendant allegedly had 16 grams of dried marijuana leaves in her possession.

On Mar 22, investigators discovered that Miswara had overstayed her visa as she only had until Mar 2 to remain in Hong Kong.

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The prosecutor said the defendant came to Hong Kong to work as a domestic helper for a local family, but her employment was terminated prematurely.

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She allegedly admitted selling the illegal drug for an unidentified man because she had no  income.

The defense lawyer applied for bail for Miswara, saying she could raise $1,000 for her temporary liberty.

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But Magistrate Law rejected the bail application at the recommendation of the prosecution, citing the seriousness of the charge, the defendant’s lack of local ties and risk of absconding, and the fact that she is an overstayer.

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