Police raids at Mannum uncover drugs, weapons
Plus police penalise three Murraylands locals for traffic offences and one for causing a disturbance.
Police have arrested two men after allegedly finding drugs and guns during two separate raids at Mannum last week.
Detectives from Murray Bridge visited a home on Shearer Street around 8.45am last Wednesday and allegedly found about two grams of a substance believed to be methylamphetamine, plus drug equipment, a small sword and a double-edged knife.
They arrested the home’s resident, 37, and charged him with possession and hindering police.
He would be released on bail soon afterwards.
A couple of hours later, the officers visited a home on Charles Street and allegedly found:
- a mature cannabis plant, a kilogram of dried cannabis and more packed in bags
- two millilitres of a substance believed to be fentanyl
- two air pistols
- a crossbow
- multiple slingshots
The home’s resident, 53, was not home at the time, but police later found and arrested him, too.
He was denied bail ahead of a court appearance in Murray Bridge last Thursday.
Police urged anyone with information about the manufacture or sale of illicit drugs to contact Crime Stoppers, anonymously if needed, on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestopperssa.com.au.
Traffic police apprehend four locals
Meanwhile, four more locals have been penalised for various offences over the weekend:
- A 43-year old Murray Bridge man in a Toyota sedan was allegedly caught doing 118 kilometres per hour in a 100 zone on the Old Princes Highway at Callington on Friday afternoon; he was given a speeding fine and may face further penalty after allegedly testing positive for methamphetamine
- A 51-year-old Murraylands man allegedly tested positive to THC while driving a Hyundai couple on Mannum Road, Caloote around 11.45am on Saturday; he lost his licence for three months and may face drug driving charges
- A 42-year-old Murray Bridge man was allegedly caught driving a Ford sedan while disqualified at 1.40pm on Sunday; police impounded his car for 28 days and he’ll face court on January 12
Police also arrested a 52-year-old woman who allegedly caused a disturbance at a shop on Bridge Street, Murray Bridge around 3pm on Sunday.
She was charged with disorderly behaviour, driving while disqualified and driving an unregistered vehicle, but granted bail ahead of an appearance at the local magistrates court on January 12.
