Drugs have been seized after Traffic and Highway Patrol Command officers responded to a driving complaint about a truck in the state’s north overnight, NSW Police say.
Just before midnight yesterday, a call was made to Triple Zero about a truck being driven in a menacing manner, including tailgating a vehicle, between Lismore and Casino.
Officers from the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command stopped a prime mover at Johnston Street, Casino, just after midnight and spoke to the 39-year-old driver.
The driver underwent a roadside breath test which returned a negative result; however, a roadside drug test gave a positive indication. The results will be sent for further testing.
Police then searched the truck, locating about 5g of what’s believed to be methylamphetamine as well as various drug paraphernalia.
The man was placed under arrest and taken to Casino Police Station where he was charged with supply prohibited drug, possess prohibited drug, knowingly drive motor vehicle in menacing manner, operate vehicle causing other concern for safety, and drive behind other vehicle too close to stop safely.
He was granted conditional bail to appear at Casino Local Court on Wednesday 15 November 2017 and issued a prohibition notice which prevents him from driving for 24 hours.
Inquiries continue.
