Accused 'dial-a-dealer' drug runner who told police 'she didn't appreciate this' as she was arrested is released to go on holiday in Bali - despite facing a raft of charges
- Two accused drug dealers have been granted permission to go on a Bali holiday
- Laila Elali, 26, and Feda Merhi, 30 were arrested by police in May as part of sting
- Both women are facing drug-related charges, but have been on bail since arrests
- The pair had their bail varied by Waverley Local Court so they can holiday in Bali
An accused drug dealer who told police 'she didn't appreciate this' when she was arrested has been released to go on holiday, a court has heard.
Laila Elali, 26 - along with Feda Merhi, 30 - was arrested by police last month as she and the 30-year-old allegedly prepared to supply cocaine throughout Bondi.
Both women are facing charges of dealing with proceeds of crime, possessing cannabis and supplying cocaine, but have been on bail since their arrest.
Laila Elali, 26 - along with Feda Merhi, 30 (pictured) - was arrested by police last month as she and the 30-year-old allegedly prepared to supply cocaine throughout Bondi
On Monday, the pair had their bail varied by Waverley Local Court so they can holiday in Bali, despite facing drug-related charges, The Daily Telegraph reported.
The two women were among 55 people who were charged during a three-week anti-drug sting by NSW Police Strike Force Northrop.
Over three weekends in May plain clothed officers carried out arrests on suspected drug suppliers in the eastern Sydney suburbs of Coogee, Bondi and Paddington.
Share this article
On Monday, the court heard the officer in charge of the sweeping police operation that charged the duo 'was not supportive' of letting them go on holiday.
However, both women were still granted permission to visit the popular Aussie tourism hotspot while their matters progress through the legal system.
As part of the bail variation, both women have provided a surety of $5,000.
Elali and Merhi (pictured) have had their bail varied by Waverley Local Court so they can holiday in Bali, despite facing drug-related charges
At the time of their arrest, police said the pair were in possession of cocaine, cannabis and $26,000 in cash.
As Elali was led away by police she told an officer: 'I really don't appreciate this'.
Detectives also allege they found drugs and a number of mobile phones in a hidden compartment in the car.
Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.
