Caprice Seminara, 18, granted bail for alleged role as drug mule in 30kg cocaine plot

One of the four women charged over an alleged cocaine import plot claims she was going to Canada to pick up luggage containing designer clothing.

Two of the four women charged after a random check of their suitcases unveiled an alleged plot to import 30kg of cocaine wrapped in towels soaked in vinegar and chilli from Canada. Picture: AFP

A second 18-year-old woman has been granted bail after a random suitcase check at Brisbane Airport last week unveiled a plot to import 30kg of cocaine from Canada.

Caprice Seminara, 18, was granted bail at Brisbane Magistrates Court on Thursday for her alleged role as a drug mule in a calculated cocaine importation scheme.

Seminara, alongside 18-year-old psychology student Hasna Abdula Muhamed were arrested at the airport on Thursday, July 3, following a week-long trip to Vancouver.

The court heard at Muhamed’s bail application on Friday that an inspection of two suitcases in their possession allegedly uncovered a total 30kg of cocaine stored in 1kg blocks.

Commonwealth prosecutor Amelia Walker told the court the cocaine had an estimated value between $4.5 million and $9.9 million.

The cocaine was allegedly wrapped in towels and soaked in vinegar and chilli.

Caprice Seminara, 18, was granted bail at Brisbane Magistrates Court on Thursday for her alleged role as a drug mule in a calculated cocaine importation scheme. Picture TikTok

Muhamed and Seminara had both been paid approximately $8000 in the form of an all-expenses paid trip to Vancouver to pick up the suitcases, Ms Walker said.

Both are charged with one count of importing a commercial quantity of a border controlled drug.

The court heard Muhamed intended to contest her charge, claiming she had believed the suitcases contained designer clothing.

Another two young women, Irada Yousif, 23, and Reem Musa Ahmed Abdelmoula, 22, were arrested at the airport DFO on the same date and charged with attempting to possess a commercial quantity of a border controlled drug.

Police will allege the two women, who were granted bail on Friday alongside Muhamed, had organised the drug import after reaching out to Muhamed and Seminara on social media.

Caprice Seminara, 18, claimed the suitcases had designer clothing inside. Picture TikTok

Yousif had allegedly organised the 18-year-olds’ flights and accommodation, while Abdelmoula had allegedly been in contact with another man “who gave them the cash”.

Seminara’s bail application on Thursday was not opposed by the prosecution, who had told the court on Friday they were still investigating who was behind the drug import.

Seminara, who has now spent a week remanded in custody, was granted bail under conditions including that she reside at an address in Woodridge and have no contact with her co-accused.

Her matter was adjourned for mention on July 18, on the same date as her co-accused.