21 Feb 2025 2:46pm
Murray Mallee police have been investigating a number of recent break in reports from the Waikerie area.
In one instance a property at Sunlands was broken into and a pair of YR80 Suzuki motorcycles, a Honda/Dunlite 8kva generator, a 74L fridge/freezer and numerous items of building supplies and a wheelbarrow were stolen.
Following an investigation, including information received by vigilant members of the public, on Thursday 20 February police from Waikerie, Loxton and Swan reach attended a Sunlands property to conduct a search.
Inside the property police will alleged they located a large amount of stolen property, tools, cannabis, other illicit substances, as well as a Honda quad bike.
A 48-year-old Sunlands woman was reported for cultivate and possess cannabis, unlawful possession and other outstanding traffic and bail matters.
Police conducted a further search at a Murbko address where they allegedly located two gel blaster firearms.
A 50-year-old Murbko man was reported for unlawful possession and outstanding traffic matters. He was then arrested and charged with breach of bail.
A 46-year-old Murbko man was reported for possess unregistered firearm and being unlicenced to hold a firearm.
They will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.
A pictured Honda /Dunlite 8kva generator and two Suzuki JR80 motorcycles are still outstanding, and police are continuing to investigate. Anyone with information that may assist is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or phone 1800 333 000 – you can remain anonymous.