Man charged with drug trafficking after CBD traffic stop

About 3.40pm on Friday 23 October, police received reports of a Mercedes Benz sedan driving erratically through the city, including reports that the vehicle had struck kerbs and travelled on the wrong side of the road.

The vehicle was located by patrols on Pulteney Street, Adelaide, where the driver underwent a roadside drug test and allegedly returned a positive result.

Police searched the vehicle and located about 100 grams of methamphetamine, 36 grams of cocaine, 55 MDMA pills, various prescription medication, $44,162 in cash, a taser, OC spray and three small knives.

The 45-year-old Exeter man was arrested and charged with trafficking a commercial quantity of a controlled drug, money laundering, unlawful possession, possessing prescription drugs and weapon-related offences. He was also charged with for driving without due care and drug driving offences.

The man was refused police bail and will appear in the Adelaide Magistrates court on Monday 26 October. His vehicle was seized for forensic examination.

Anyone who captured the erratic driving of the white Mercedes Benz through the CBD on dashcam yesterday can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestopperssa.com.au

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