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| Tsim Sha Tsui building where Filipina was arrested (Google Maps photo) |
A former domestic helper who has overstayed and sought asylum to be able to remain in Hong Kong, pleaded guilty at Eastern Court today to two drug trafficking charges, but her case was elevated to the High Court for sentencing.
Sherlita Guia, 37 years old, was earlier advised by Magistrate
Frances Leung, that because of the quantities of drugs she was alleged to have trafficked, her case would be transferred to the High Court in case of a guilty plea, or to the District Court for trial if the plea was not guilty.
Guia was arrested on July 14, 2023 at Tsim Sha Tsui Mansion
on Nathan Road, and has been detained since her case was first heard at the Kowloon
City Court on Feb. 28 last year.
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| Basahin ang detalye! |
The first charge pertains to her trafficking in dangerous drugs, namely 52.17 grams of methaphetamine hydrochloride (otherwise known as shabu or ice) and 339.72 grams of cocaine, at Room 1 of a flat in Tsim Sha Tsui Mansion.
The second charge arose from her dealing in 26.32 grams of cocaine and 13.3 grams of 3,4-methylenedioxymethaphetamine, at Room 2 of the same flat, which she was renting.
Also seized from the flat were records of drug deals and cash.
A urine test after her arrest showed
she was positive for cocaine.
Guia will be in jail to await her next court date, to be set
by the High Court.
