Man arrested for drug trafficking and money laundering at Evanston South

About 5.30pm on Thursday 15 October, officers from Barossa CIB and Gawler patrols attended a home at Evanston South as part of an investigation.

During the search, police located approximately 1.8 kilogram of cannabis and drug paraphernalia including scales, heat-sealing equipment and packaging materials.

Police also seized $52,760 in cash, mobile phones, a sword, knives and a quantity of fireworks.

A 30-year-old Evanston South man was arrested and charged with trafficking in a controlled drug, money laundering and weapons offences.

He was bailed to appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court on 26 November.

Investigations are continuing.

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