Woman had drugs in purse while at court, police claim

A 21-year-old woman is facing a drug charge after Charlottetown police said she went to court Monday morning to pay a fine and haddrugs in her purse.

Police said the woman's purse was being screened before she entered court and officials with the sheriff's office allegedly found prescription drugs in baggies along with drug paraphernalia.

The woman was arrested and has been charged with possession for the purposes of trafficking.

Police said the drugs found in the purse were percocet and dilaudid with an estimated street value of $1,000.

The woman has been ordered to appear in court on May 5.