A 43-year-old woman from Harare appeared before Magistrate Ruth Moyo yesterday, facing charges of unlawful possession of ammunition.
The suspect, Annamarie Louise Bertram, was arrested on 29 November 2025.
According to the prosecutors, a security officer, Simbarashe Chitabura, was on duty at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport when Bertram placed her bag on the luggage scanner while preparing to board a flight to Cape Town, South Africa.
The scanner reportedly detected metallic objects, prompting a physical search. Chitabura allegedly discovered three live rounds of ammunition and five bullet heads concealed inside a small Smarties sweet tube. The items have since been submitted for forensic analysis.
The court heard that the results of the examination could establish a link to serious offences allegedly committed by Bertram, providing strong evidence that might incentivise her to abscond or evade trial.
Bertram was, however, released on US$100 bail and ordered to remain at her registered address and refrain from interfering with State witnesses.
