A male has been charged, and another issued a notice to appear following a drug and cash seizure in Borroloola last week.
Borroloola police officers conducted an investigation and executed a search warrant at a commercial premises in Borroloola around 9am on Friday 13 March.
During a search of the residence and vehicle occupied by a 68-year-old male, police seized the following:
- 11.3 kilograms of cannabis
- $550,335 in Australian currency
- Drug paraphernalia
- A Toyota Landcruiser
- A mobile device
The 68-year-old was arrested for drug offences and conveyed to the Borroloola Police Station.
Borroloola Police executed a second search warrant at 12pm at the male’s usual residence in King Ash Bay in which large clip seal bags previously containing cannabis, a quantity of cannabis and evidence of drug supply were all seized.
The male was later charged with:
- Possess schedule 2 dangerous drug – commercial quantity
- Supply schedule 2 dangerous drug – commercial quantity
- Receiving or possessing tainted property
On Saturday, 14 March at around 12:30pm and with the assistance of the Fugitive Task Force and Alice Springs based Drug Investigation Unit, a search warrant was executed at a separate King Ash Bay residence occupied by a 56-year-old male, where a commercial quantity of cannabis was located along with illegal tobacco, loose ammunition and fireworks.
The male was not present at the time but will be charged with:
- Possess schedule 2 dangerous drug – commercial quantity
- Possession of ammunition
- Possess fireworks outside prohibited period
Investigations remain ongoing into the large quantity of Australian currency seized.
Anyone with information regarding the supply and distribution of illicit drugs is urged to contact police on 131 444. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
