A lengthy police investigation into one of the largest drug syndicates operating in the State's Mid North has concluded.
Since March 2025, Port Pirie CIB have been investigating the supply of illicit drugs throughout the Yorke Mid North Region. This has resulted in numerous addresses being searched, significant arrests and large quantities of drugs and cash being seized by police.
The results of the operation include:
A 23-year-old Angle Vale woman was arrested and charged with trafficking in a controlled drug. She was bailed to appear in Adelaide Magistrates Court in February.
A 24-year-old Solomontown woman was arrested and charged with 13 counts of trafficking in a controlled drug and money laundering. She was bailed to appear in Port Augusta Magistrates Court in February.
A 25-year-old Elizabeth woman was arrested and charged with five counts of trafficking in a controlled drug and one count of money laundering. She was remanded in custody until March.
A 28-year-old Port Pirie West man was arrested and charged with one count of trafficking in a controlled drug. He was bailed to appear in the Port Pirie Magistrates Court in December.
A 32-year-old Solomontown man was arrested and charged with six counts of trafficking in a controlled drug and remanded until February.
A 33-year-old Port Pirie West man was arrested and charged with three counts of trafficking in a controlled drug and one count of money laundering. He was remanded until April.
A 34-year-old old Moonta man was arrested and charged with five counts of trafficking in a controlled drug. He was remanded in custody until February.
A 37-year-old man from Port Pirie West was arrested and charged with five counts of trafficking in a controlled drug. He was bailed to appear in Port Augusta Magistrates Court in February.
A 37-year-old Port Pirie West woman was arrested and charged with four counts of trafficking in a controlled drug. She was bailed to appear in Port Augusta Magistrates Court in February.
A 37-year-old Berri man was arrested and charged with two counts of trafficking in a controlled drug. He was remanded.
A 40-year-old Burton woman was arrested and charged with six counts of trafficking in a controlled drug. She was bailed to appear in Adelaide Magistrates Court in February.
A 41-year-old Enfield man was arrested and charged with nine counts of trafficking in a controlled drug and one count of money laundering. He was remanded until March.
A 53-year-old Loveday man was arrested and charged with 12 counts of trafficking in a controlled drug. He was remanded until April.
A 61-year-old Barmera man was arrested and charged with one count of trafficking in a controlled drug and engaging in money laundering. He was bailed to appear in Berri Magistrates Court in December.
Police seized 1,325 grams of methamphetamine, 339 grams of cocaine and 1020 MDMA tablets. A total of $63,000 in cash was also seized.
Anyone with information on the manufacture, sale or supply of illicit drugs in our community is encouraged to report it to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au – you can choose to remain anonymous.
CO2500046790 (ENFIELD / SOLOMONTOWN / RIVERLAND)
CO2500046004 (WALLAROO / ANGLE VALE / BURTON)
CO2500044131 (SOLOMONTOWN / PORT PIRIE / PORT PIRIE SOUTH)
