A woman known for selling sandwiches and pancakes in town appeared in the Supreme Court on Monday charged with possession of methamphetamine.

Lee Fiatamalii Leituala appeared unrepresented in court and her matter was adjourned to 10 February for prosecution to finalise charges.

Leituala was charged by police in December last year for selling methamphetamine to the public.

The police received tips from members of the public about the alleged offences by the defendant and upon investigation it was revealed that she was allegedly selling methamphetamine from her place of business. 

She was told by Judge Justice Fepuleai Ameperosa Roma to seek legal counsel when she appears in court next Monday.

The defendant was remanded in custody. She was also told that a bail application needs to be made by her lawyer.

As the courthouse resumed after its scheduled judicial, more than 10 cases involving methamphetamine were called in the Supreme Court.

Last week, a customs and police operation netted 10 kilograms of methamphetamine in a container belonging to a supermarket in Lotopa. The discovery was made at the Apia Wharf and the bust has been declared the biggest meth haul in Samoa's history.

Police have charged the owner of the business and two employees who are due to appear in court later this month. The courts have raised concerns about the increase in meth-related cases before the court.