Firearm and drug arrest at Millicent

On Tuesday 22 October, Mount Gambier police stopped a Holden sedan and discovered drug paraphernalia and cannabis within the vehicle.

Following investigations police searched a Millicent address and located a hydroponic cannabis set up together with two firearms and ammunition.

The 36-year-old Millicent man was arrested and appeared before the Mount Gambier Magistrates Court yesterday (23 October).

He was charged with cultivating a commercial quantity of cannabis, possession of a controlled drug, two counts of possession of a firearm without a licence, possessing ammunition without a licence, unlawful possession and driving a vehicle without a licence.

He has been remanded in custody until 17 February 2025.

Anyone with information on the sale, supply, distribution or manufacture of illicit drugs is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on www.crimestopperssa.com.au or on 1800 333 000. You can remain anonymous.

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