Major drug seizure following Whyalla Norrie searches

On 16 August, detectives attended a Whyalla Norrie address to conduct a search. During the search, police located a 31-year-old man who was allegedly in possession of a trafficable quantity of methamphetamine.

A further search of the property allegedly uncovered more than 8 kilograms of cannabis, approximately 130 grams of psilocybin (magic mushrooms) and more than $85,000 in cash.

As part of the ongoing investigation, detectives conducted a second search at another Whyalla Norrie address, where they allegedly located a further 550 grams of methamphetamine.

As a result of the investigation, a 31-year-old Whyalla Norrie man was charged with trafficking a commercial quantity of a controlled drug. He was refused police bail and remanded in custody to appear before the Whyalla Magistrates Court. (CO2600034723)

A 25-year-old Whyalla Norrie man was charged with trafficking in a commercial quantity of a controlled drug and trafficking in a controlled drug. He was bailed to appear before the Whyalla Magistrates Court at a later date.

A 35-year-old Whyalla Norrie woman was reported for trafficking in a commercial quantity of a controlled drug. She will be summonsed to appear before the Whyalla Magistrates Court at a later date.

Investigations remain ongoing.

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