Man charged over $100k cash seizure in Goulburn

A man has been charged after police seized more than $100,000 cash during a vehicle stop in the state's south yesterday.

About 4.50pm (Monday 17 April 2023), officers attached to Traffic North West stopped a black van along the Hume Highway, Goulburn, due to its alleged manner of driving.

During a subsequent search of the vehicle, police located $105,900 in cash, as well as a small amount of methylamphetamine.

The driver – a 33-year-old man – was arrested and taken to Goulburn Police Station where he was charged with five offences;

  • Drive etc when visiting privileges withdrawn,
  • Recklessly deal proceeds of general crime $100,000 or more,
  • Goods in personal custody suspected being stolen (not motor vehicle),
  • Possess prohibited drug, and,
  • Detention application – arrest.

The Auburn man was refused bail to appear in Goulburn Local Court today (Tuesday 18 April 2023).

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