AN elderly Spanish woman who was arraigned earlier this year in connection with the seizure of 12 pounds of cocaine was yesterday released to the Department of Immigration for deportation after spending five months in custody. Esperanza Bonet-Roig, 73, of Majorca, Spain first appeared before Deputy Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes in March, after officers seized cocaine from her. At the time, Bonet-Roig was charged with dangerous drug possession with the intent to supply and importation of the contraband into the country.

After spending five months on remand, Bonet-Roig returned to court yesterday to plead guilty to the charges brought against her.

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