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Police arrest four over drug trafficking, thefts

Murray Bridge police have laid charges against four local men after a routine traffic stop led them to a significant find.

Peri Strathearn

Peri Strathearn

— 2 min read
Police arrest four over drug trafficking, thefts
Police allege that they found this methamphetamine in a car they pulled over on Bridge Street, Murray Bridge. Photo: SA Police.

Murray Bridge police have stumbled upon a stockpile of drugs, weapons and stolen goods in the wake of a routine traffic stop on Monday morning.

It all began when officers pulled over a Ford sedan on Bridge Street around 1am on Monday, after a check allegedly showed that its driver did not have a valid licence.

Upon searching the vehicle, they allegedly found a traffickable quantity of methamphetamine.

They arrested the 48-year-old driver and denied him bail ahead of a court appearance.

The arrest led police to search a property at Murray Bridge East, where they allegedly found all sorts of stolen goods, including:

  • 11 guns
  • Nine solar batteries
  • Two trailers

This trailer, these batteries and these guns were among the items police allegedly found at a Murray Bridge East property. Photos: SA Police.

One of the trailers was clearly marked as the property of Mannum Community College’s pedal prix team, and had been reported stolen in 2021.

In the end, the driver will face charges of drug trafficking, receiving stolen goods, driving while suspended and resisting arrest.

Police charged two more men, 35 and 45, with theft; and a fourth man, 69, with theft and firearms offences.

All were booked for dates in Murray Bridge Magistrates’ Court, starting with the driver on Tuesday and the 69-year-old on Wednesday of this week.

Police hope to reunite this bike with its owner. Photo: SA Police.

BMX stolen in Murray Bridge

Next, police hope to track down a BMX which was stolen from out the back of a business on Seventh Street, Murray Bridge on Monday afternoon.

Officers have put a call out to anyone who might have seen someone take the black and red bike between 4.30 and 5pm.

Anyone with information that might help should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestopperssa.com.au, and quote reference 24-131M.

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