A man will face drugs charges after he was allegedly found with a street value of more than $20,000 of cannabis in his possession.

Officer in Charge of Alyangula Police Anthony Deutrom said the drugs and other items were allegedly found on Tuesday in a house in Ngukurr where the 34-year-old was residing.

“With assistance from the Northern Substance Abuse Intelligence Desk (NSAID), Officers from Ngukurr Police searched the house at around 1pm and allege 206 grams of cannabis was found,” Senior Sergeant Deutrom said.

“Police allege they also found 650 empty clip seal bags and $300 in cash.

“The potential street value of the cannabis if sold in Ngukurr is estimated to be $20,600.”

The man was charged with:

Possess schedule 2 drug – trafficable;

Supply dangerous drug in community.

He was bailed to appear in Ngukurr Court on June 12.

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