Drug seizures and arrests in the Far North

Since the commencement of the operation in December 2024, the following results have been achieved to date -

• Eight people have been arrested for trafficking in a controlled drug

• Five premises have been searched.

• Over 150 charges of trafficking in a controlled drug have been laid. ​

• Seven seizures, capturing over 200 exhibits including in excess of 1.3kg of Methamphetamine.
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• In excess of $10,000.00 seized

• One high-end vehicle seized for forfeiture.

• Stolen property recovered, including a valuable guitar and motorcycle stolen during break-in’s to local properties.

The arrested people are -

A 32-year-old man from Whyalla.

Two men aged 68 and 57-years and two women aged 40 and 41-years from Whyalla Norrie.

A 40-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman from Port Augusta West.

A 30-year-old man from Port Augusta.

Anyone with information regarding the sale or distribution of illicit drugs is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 33 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au – You can remain anonymous.