Drugs seized at Gold Coast border checkpoint 8 May

Police performing duties at the state border checkpoint in Coolangatta yesterday have located a large quantity of cannabis concealed within a pantech truck attempting to enter Queensland.

It will be alleged that during a search of the vehicle, police located just over 45 kilograms of cannabis within four suitcases in the rear of the truck. The drugs located have a street value of approximately $400,000.

A 35-year-old man from Victorian is assisting police with their enquiries and investigations are continuing.

Detective Senior Sergeant Ian Galpin said any persons found bringing dangerous drugs into Queensland will be the subject of a thorough investigation and may face serious criminal charges.

“Police stationed at our border checkpoints are doing an excellent job at not only maintaining border restrictions, but also detecting and preventing criminal activity,” said Detective Senior Sergeant Galpin.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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