Drugs and cash seized at Beverley

A man and woman have been arrested after a large amount of drugs and cash was found in the western suburbs yesterday.

It will be alleged that about 9.30am on Thursday 31 August, detectives from the Serious and Organised Crime Branch (SOCB) went to a house in Beverley and located $114,225 cash, 150 grams of methamphetamine, one litre of fantasy, a small quantity of cocaine, electronic items suspected of being stolen and false identification documents.

A 40-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman from the address were charged with trafficking a commercial quantity of drugs and money laundering. The man was further charged with breaching his bail conditions.

Investigations are continuing with the likelihood of further charges being laid at a later date.

Both suspects were refused bail and will appear in the Port Adelaide Magistrates Court on 1 September.

The arrests along with seizures of cash, drug and false identification documents has led to the disabling of significant criminal enterprise.

Detective Chief Inspector David Huddy, officer in charge of SOCB says, "The arrests, along with seizures of cash, drugs and false identification documents has led to the disabling of a significant criminal enterprise. Anyone with information about the manufacture, sale and possession of illegal drugs is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. You can remain anonymous."

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