Drug duo’s ‘Joint’ operation ends in arrest

About 4.30pm yesterday (Tuesday 17 December) police from Northern District investigating the trafficking of drugs, attended a Gerald Boulevard address at Davoren Park to conduct a search.

Upon arrival, police spoke to an occupant, before entering the property and locating approximately 50 grams of cocaine, 1.5 kg of dried cannabis and a quantity of cash.

The occupants, a 24-year-old man and 30-year-old woman from Davoren Park were both arrested and charged with two counts of trafficking a controlled drug. The man also was charged with possessing a prohibited weapon after being found in possession of a set of knuckle dusters when he was arrested.

Both have been bailed to appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court on 5 February.

Anyone with information about the possession, sale or distribution of illicit substances is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or phone 1800 333 000 - your details will remain anonymous.