Murray Mallee pair charged with drug and firearms offences

It will be alleged officers located two insecure firearms, ammunition, fireworks and cannabis at the property on Tuesday 25 February.

A hydroponic set up (not in use) was also located, along with 18 large mature cannabis plants and a quantity of dried cannabis.

A 51-year-old Paringa man and a 39-year-old Murray Mallee woman who resides at the property were both arrested and charged with cultivate cannabis, trafficking in a controlled drug, possess prescribed equipment, possess firearms without a licence, possess unregistered firearms and possess ammunition.

They were refused police bail and will appear in the Berri Magistrates Court today, Wednesday 26 February.

Anyone with information about illicit drugs or firearms in our community can report it anonymously to police via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

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