Detective Inspector Pendukeni Nghuluwa, this morning, testified that there are serious allegations that a Rehoboth resident died at drug-accused Naomi Fisch’s house while doing drugs.

He said bail should not be granted, as these allegations are still being investigated.

Nghuluwa said he also cannot reveal the identity of the "compromised police officers" who, according to him, are working with Naomi Fisch.

He said officers are tipping off drug dealers moments before police embark on searches.

Detective Nghuluwa said there is a high likelihood that Fisch will abscond should she be granted bail. He noted that she has a new passport and applied to change her minor child's surname, indicating to Home Affairs that she intends to relocate to South Africa.

He also said there is a strong case against Fisch, and granting her bail would not be in the public interest.

He said the value of the money confiscated from Fisch and her boyfriend is too high, and therefore, the State has a strong case. Nghuluwa explained that the confiscation of such a large amount of money in connection with drugs is a first in history.

"Rehoboth is becoming a drug hub and is destroying families," he said, further explaining that crime is increasing in the town due to drug use, including drug users selling household goods to drug dealers.

Nghuluwa also said the community has protested and expressed that it is against the granting of bail.

He said Fisch and Schneiders are unable to explain how they accumulated such a large sum of money.

His testimony continues before the Rehoboth Magistrate's Court.