Traffic and Highway Patrol have charged a man after locating $22,000 cash during a vehicle stop in the state's central west.
About 2.30pm yesterday (Thursday 1 February 2024), police were patrolling the Newell Highway, Brocklehurst, about 7km north of Dubbo, where they stopped a Volkswagon van.
Police spoke with the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle – a 29-year-old man – before searching the vehicle.
During the search, officers located and seized $22,000 in cash.
The Queensland man was taken to Dubbo Police Station and charged with recklessly deal with proceeds of crime, and goods in personal custody suspected being stolen.
The man was refused bail to appear at Dubbo Local Court today (Friday 2 February 2024).
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