According to Sgt. Sapulain Chitonde Public Relations Officer, Airport Police Branch, the lady aged 24 has been identified as Andreina Del Valle Mendez Torres from Venezuela.

Chitonde said the lady was arrested upon arrival from Venezuela when she remained in Ethiopian Airlines and was using passport number 066578765.

“Following a tip from well-wishers about the suspect to be a drug trafficker, Police Officers were alert. All passengers from ET disembarked and she remained in the Aircraft. Police were suspicious after seeing passengers starting boarding the aircraft. This time they made a follow up and found her,” he explained.

Chitonde further said attempts to communicate to her failed as she could not understand nor speak English. Her bags were collected and thoroughly searched, the drug was found concealed in 10 bundles and each bundle contained 25 brushes like materials making a total of 250 brushes to beat the Police Security.

“After breaking one brush looking like material, Cocaine powder was found concealed inside. The matter is under microscope as the suspect cannot speak any Language apart from Venezuelan,” he explained.

According to Police Andreina Del Valle will face charges of Illegal Importation of Dangerous Drugs, an offence under Section 11 (a) as read with Regulation 19 of Dangerous Drug Act.

“The suspect will be taken to court soon after investigations, currently she is in police custody,” he added.