Multimillion dollar intercept in Merbein South

Police have charged a 41-year-old man after more than two million dollars in cash was allegedly discovered following a routine intercept in Merbein South this morning, Victoria Police say.

A semi-trailer truck was intercepted on the Sturt Highway after the driver was identified to have an outstanding warrant about 6.15am.

Police searched the truck and a small amount of drugs and more than two million dollars in cash was found.

The Deer Park man was charged with dealing with proceeds of crime and possess a drug of dependence.

He was remanded to appear in Mildura Magistrates' Court on 6 April.

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