19 June 2020

More than $2 million worth of illicit drugs seized in Palmerston

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ACT Policing has seized more than $2 million worth of illicit drugs following a search warrant yesterday (Thursday, 29 September).

About 6.30am, members from the Criminal Investigations Crime Targeting Team executed a warrant on a residence in Palmerston.

During the search, police located a safe hidden behind a false wall. Within the safe was 2 kilograms of Methamphetamine (Ice) and 1.5 kilograms of Heroin, with a combined street value of over $2 million. Further amounts of Ice and Cocaine were located within the residence, in addition to stolen property and an amount of ammunition.

A 35-year-old Palmerston man will be summonsed to appear before court at a later date.

Investigations into further offences and potential co-offenders are continuing. If you have any information that could assist police, you are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via act.crimestoppers.com.au. Provide reference number 6017589. Information can be provided anonymously.

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