A kind stranger handed in a lost purse to police… but they didn’t realise its contents would land the owner of the wallet in court
- Carni Rechelle Muir’s purse was handed to police by a stranger on November 23
- Inside the wallet police they found a clip bag with a white powder inside of it
- The 24-year-old told police it was cocaine she had found and meant to toss
A kind stranger who handed in a missing purse to police had no idea it would result in a court appearance for its female owner.
Carni Rechelle Muir, from the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, had her wallet handed into police by a member of the public on November 23 after it fell out of a car the night before.
However, when police inspected the wallet they found a small clip sealed bag that contained white powder, the Sunshine Coast Daily reported.
Carni Rechelle Muir, from the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, had her wallet handed into police by a member of the public on November 23 after it fell out of a car the night before
However, when police inspected the wallet they found a small clip sealed bag that contained white powder (stock)
Prosecutor Lee Allan told the court police found seven other clip seal bags that contained residue.
‘The purse contained $750.25, personal cards, bank cards, and a driver’s licence with the name of the defendant,’ Senior Constable Allan said.
She was called to the station, where she told police the powder was cocaine and she had found the drug under her car seat and intended to throw it away.
‘She stated the powder was cocaine and was left in car after a weekend away with her ex-boyfriend a while ago and that she had given up that behaviour since splitting,’ Senior Constable Allan said.
Muir also proved the cash in her wallet was profits from her dog walking business.
The 24-year-old pleaded guilty to possessing a dangerous drug in court on Friday.
She was called to the station, where she told police the powder was cocaine and she had found the drug under her seat and she intended to throw it away
Her lawyer – Jason Todman – said his client was extremely remorseful.
He said her cooperation should be taken into account.
Magistrate Michael Bice placed Muir on a $600 good behaviour bond for six months.
She must also attend drug diversion, and no convictions were recorded.
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