Three men charged with drug possession in Newcastle

Police have charged three men with drug possession after the vehicle they were travelling in was stopped in Adamstown today, NSW Police say.

About 6pm today, officers from Newcastle City were patrolling on Glebe Road, Adamstown, when they noticed a vehicle carrying three men.

Officers pulled the vehicle over and breath tested the driver who provided a negative result.

The vehicle was searched and officers will allege they located 18kg of cannabis.

The three men, one aged 33 and two aged 22, were arrested and taken to Newcastle Police Station where they were charged with possess prohibited drug (deemed supply).

They were bail refused and will appear in Newcastle Local Court tomorrow.

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