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Charges were dropped against a 28-year-old woman accused of possession of heroin with intent to deliver, after testing revealed the substance was brown sugar, said Burleigh County Assistant State's Attorney Andrew Delain.

The Bismarck woman was arrested on July 23 after officers allegedly observed a digital scale in her bra and saw her throw a used syringe, according to a police affidavit filed in the case.

During her booking, the woman removed a small baggie from her genitals and tried to swallow it, according to the affidavit. At the time, officers believed the substance was black tar heroin, though the suspect insisted it was brown sugar.

The woman was charged with possession of heroin with intent to deliver and possession of drug paraphernalia on July 25. Both charges were dropped the next day.

Reach Caroline Grueskin at 701-250-8225 or at caroline.grueskin@bismarcktribune.com

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