Travelling Drugs - Bulman

Police

A 31-year-old man who was caught attempting to smuggle drugs into Bulman, while driving under the influence of a drug, with an unrestrained child, has been banned from entering Arnhem Land.

Acting Sergeant Leighton Arnott said the man was pulled over near the Bulman Airstrip in a Mitsubishi Pajero hire car on Tuesday.

“A search of the man was conducted and members located a glass meth pipe hidden in his underwear. His behaviour also indicated to us that he may be under the influence of a drug.

“He was subjected to a saliva test, which indicated a positive result for amphetamine. The man was consequently arrested for the purpose of a blood test and conveyed to the clinic.

“Drug Detector Dog Puma was deployed to search the vehicle and provided a positive indication to the front wheel of the car. A closer inspection and removal of the wheel guards located a cryovaced package of cannabis that had been wrapped in tape.

“Further inspection of the other guards located another two packages wrapped in a similar fashion. Members also located 300 unused deal bags secreted beneath one of the seats.

“A total of 187 grams of cannabis was located in the packages. Also inside the packages were the names of intended recipients and prices. Approximate street value in remote communities is $18,700.

“Once again 'Puma' has proven to be an invaluable tool in our crack down on the transportation of cannabis and other drugs into remote communities. Without the assistance of a Drug Detector Dog, the discovery of these drugs would have been unlikely,” said Acting Sergeant Leighton Arnott.

The man has since been charged with: