Police have apprehended a 19-year-old male in relation to drugs found in a search conducted at approximately 4:20 pm yesterday.

A member patrolling the streets witnessed the driver of a Holden Commodore Station Wagon acting suspiciously whilst travelling along Trower Road.

The vehicle containing four occupants was subsequently stopped on Marsh Street in Millner.

The driver was subjected to a road side breath test, indicating a positive result, shortly before fleeing the area.

Members apprehended a 19-year-old male passenger and conducted a body search, locating 90 grams of cannabis and a sum of money.

A struggle ensued between the attending members and the male.

He was later charged with resisting police and drug related offences and was bailed to appear in court on 5 February.

Enquiries are continuing to locate the driver of the vehicle.


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