A 51-year-old man will appear in court today after Police located 42 kilograms of kava near Ramininging.
Detective Senior Sergeant Clint Sims said Police from the Substance Abuse Intelligence Desk (S.A.I.D.) located the kava after receiving information from the public and detecting a strong scent at an outstation yesterday afternoon.
“A search of the premises revealed the kava divided into over a thousand deal bags, each averaging 32 grams,” Senior Sergeant Sims said.
“In addition Police located and seized in excess of $8,000.00 in cash.
“The kava is believed Detective Senior Sergeant Clint Sims said Police from the Substance Abuse Intelligence Desk (S.A.I.D.) located the kava after receiving information from the public and detecting a strong scent at an outstation yesterday afternoon.
“A search of the premises revealed the kava divided into over a thousand deal bags, each averaging 32 grams,” Senior Sergeant Sims said.
“In addition Police located and seized in excess of $8,000.00 in cash.
“The kava is believed to have an estimated street value between $50,000 and $60,000.
“The man has been charged with possession and supply of kava without a licence and has been remanded to appear in Maningrida Court today.
“Police praised the public for their assistance in targeting these people who profit from distributing harmful substances in our communities and encouraged anyone with similar information to call Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.”
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