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Sheron Tholiwe Tshuma

Codelia Mondela, Court Reporter
A BULAWAYO woman who was allegedly found in possession of 3,14kgs of cocaine has been further remanded out of custody.

Tholiwe Sheron Tshuma (25) of Emganwini suburb’s trial date has not yet been set.

She was arrested by police last month after she was searched and found with cocaine with an estimated street value of $314 300.

Bulawayo magistrate Mr Sheunesu Matova last week remanded the matter to June 1.

Tshuma is represented by Ms Taboka Nyathi of Makiya and Partners.

Prosecuting, Mr Taurai Hondoyemoto said Tshuma was arrested on April 11 at around 2PM, at Zimpost along Fort Street and 8th Avenue.

“Tshuma was stopped and searched by detectives and was found in possession of cocaine weighing 3,143kgs with a street value of $314 300,” he said.

Cocaine, a powerful stimulant is mainly used as a recreational drug. It may be smoked, snorted or injected into the bloodstream.

It causes mental effects that make the user lose touch with reality as it gives them a false feeling of extreme euphoria or agitation.

An overdose may be fatal while prolonged use causes severe addiction. The drug is sold illegally in the country fetching between $75 and $150 per gramme.

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