Monday 19 December 2022

Drugs Seized from 22 Year-Old in Hamilton South

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Charges have been laid after a a 22 year-old man was arrested in Hamilton South over the weekend. 

Police stopped a suspicious vehicle during a patrol at about 11:35 on Saturday night, and discovered over 50 grams of methylamphetamine, cannabis and cocaine. 

The drugs were seized by police, and are estimated to be valued at more than $30,000. 

The man was also charged with having custody of a knife in a public place. 

He was refused bail and will appear in Newcastle Local Court today.