Police have charged a man with several drug offences after four kilograms of ice was seized in the State’s Southern Tablelands as part of the CATCH program.
Just before 2am this morning (Monday 4 July 2016), officers attached to Traffic and Highway Patrol detected a white Honda Accord travelling above the sign posted limit along the Hume Highway, Goulburn.
Police spoke to a 21-year-old man and a 22-year-old man before conducting a search of the vehicle and allegedly locating four kilograms of ‘ice’ and $3700 in cash.
Detectives attached to The Hume Local Area Command attended the location and commenced an investigation.
Detective Inspector Chad Gillies from The Hume Local Area Command said this was another example of the close working relationship between the local command and Traffic and Highway Patrol.
“The teamwork between the two units has resulted in a significant amount of drugs to be taken off the street.”
“Our detectives are currently investigating this incident and keen to hear from anyone that may have information relating to our ongoing investigation,” Inspector Gillies said.
Assistant Commissioner John Hartley of the state’s Traffic and Highway Patrol Command said the arrest was proof that CATCH training continues to rid ICE and other drugs off our roads.
“Those that use our highways to commit crime can expect this sort of a response from Traffic and Highway Patrol Command officers by way of intercept, search and arrest, and local detectives in subsequent investigation and prosecution.”
“Since the inception of the CATCH program, over $110 million dollars worth of drugs, guns, cash, stolen goods, and other contraband has been taken off our roads,” Assistant Commissioner Hartley said.
A 22-year-old man was arrested and taken to Goulburn Police Station where he was charged with possess prohibited drug, supply prohibited drug commercial quantity and goods in custody.
He was bail refused to appear at Goulburn Local Court today (Monday 4 July 2016).
The 21-year-old man is currently assisting police with their inquiries.