$500K Cannabis Seized in Winton Vehicle Intercept

Police have charged two men with dangerous drug offences at Winton on 7 November.

Around 6.30pm, police intercepted a white campervan along the Landsborough Highway outside of Winton.

A search of the vehicle uncovered a large quantity of cannabis with an approximate street value of around half a million dollars.

The two men, aged 42 and 52, both from New South Wales, were charged with possessing and supplying dangerous drugs.

The 42-year-old man has been remanded in custody and due to reappear before Emerald Magistrates Court on 19 November.

The 52-year-old man from New South Wales has been remanded in custody and is due to reappear before Emerald Magistrates Court on 2 December.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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