Two men face court following discovery of drugs and counterfeit currency in Tempe

Two men will appear in court today after police allegedly located drugs and counterfeit currency during a vehicle stop, NSW Police say.

About 1am today, officers attached to Newtown Local Area Command’s Proactive Crime Team stopped a Holden Commodore on the Princes Highway at Tempe for the purpose of a random breath test.

Officers subsequently searched the vehicle and allegedly located cash, drugs, drug paraphernalia and counterfeit currency inside the car.

Two men were arrested at the scene and taken to Newtown Police Station.

A 40-year-old man was charged with supplying a prohibited drug and an outstanding warrant.

A 39-year-old man was charged with dealing with proceeds of crime, goods in custody, and possess counterfeit currency.

Both men were refused bail and appeared at Parramatta Bail Court today.

Both men were refused bail and will reappear at Newton Local Court on Thursday 14 July 2016.

Investigations continue.

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