Three fined after Murray Bridge cannabis bust

A tip-off led police to a local address.

Three fined after Murray Bridge cannabis bust

Police have arrested a woman and reported two men after finding cannabis at a Murray Bridge house.

Just before 4.30pm on Saturday, officers visited a house on Laura Street after receiving a tip-off suggesting there were illegal drugs on the property.

On arrival they reported two men, a 34-year-old local and a 25-year-old from Coonalpyn, for alleged possession of cannabis and equipment used to consume it.

Both were also fined and directed to undertake drug counselling.

They fined a 27-year-old Hawker woman after allegedly finding cannabis in her handbag, and arrested her over an outstanding court warrant.

Police encourage anyone with information about drugs in the Murray Mallee to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestopperssa.com.au.