A man has been charged with multiple driving and drug offences, and police have seized more than $74,000 cash, from a car stopped in the state's Riverina yesterday.
Officers attached to Riverina Highway Patrol were patrolling the Hume Highway at Tumblong about 2pm yesterday (Tuesday 12 May 2026), when they detected a driver allegedly travelling 145km/h in a 110km/h signposted area.
Officers directed the 27-year-old male driver to stop and subjected him to a roadside drug test which allegedly retuned a positive result for methamphetamine and cocaine; however, police will allege the man then accelerated from the scene, crossing to the wrong side of the road.
Officers following the vehicle were assisted by passing truck drivers who provided updates via the UHF radio network. A short time later, police were advised the car had crashed near the Hume Highway exit at Coolac.
Officers arrested the 27-year-old male driver; they will allege in court that when his car was searched, police found more than $74,000 cash, almost 13g of methylamphetamine, 2.6g of cocaine, 500ml of GHB, almost 2g of ketamine and 20g of cannabis.
The man was taken to Wagga Wagga Police Station, where he was charged with 14 offences,
- Drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous
- Drive while disqualified
- Police pursuit – not stop – drive dangerously
- Not comply with direction to remain etc at place of testing
- Negligent driving
- Possess prohibited drug (four counts)
- Supply prohibited drug (two counts)
- Knowingly deal with proceeds of crime
- Assault police officer in execution of duty, and
- Hinder police officer in execution of duty.
He was refused bail to appear in Bail Division Court 3 today (Wednesday 13 May 2026), where he was formally refused bail to reappear in Wagga Wagga Local Court next Wednesday 20 May 2026.
Riverina Highway Patrol Traffic Inspector, Inspector Darren Moulds, thanked the passing truck drivers for their assistance.
"It is reassuring to know professional road users such as these truck drivers understand the importance of working together to keep Riverina's roads safe," Insp Moulds said.
