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Police have charged a man with several drug offences after four kilograms of ice was seized in the State\u2019s Southern Tablelands as part of the CATCH program.<\/p>\n
Just before 2am this morning (Monday 4 July 2016), officers attached to Traffic and Highway Patrol detected a white Honda Accord travelling above the sign posted limit along the Hume Highway, Goulburn.<\/p>\n
Police spoke to a 21-year-old man and a 22-year-old man before conducting a search of the vehicle and allegedly locating four kilograms of \u2018ice\u2019 and $3700 in cash.<\/p>\n
Detectives attached to The Hume Local Area Command attended the location and commenced an investigation.<\/p>\n
Detective Inspector Chad Gillies from The Hume Local Area Command said this was another example of the close working relationship between the local command and Traffic and Highway Patrol.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe teamwork between the two units has resulted in a significant amount of drugs to be taken off the street.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOur detectives are currently investigating this incident and keen to hear from anyone that may have information relating to our ongoing investigation,” Inspector Gillies said.<\/p>\n
Assistant Commissioner John Hartley of the state’s Traffic and Highway Patrol Command said the arrest was proof that CATCH training continues to rid ICE and other drugs off our roads.<\/p>\n
“Those that use our highways to commit crime can expect this sort of a response from Traffic and Highway Patrol Command officers by way of intercept, search and arrest, and local detectives in subsequent investigation and prosecution.”<\/p>\n
“Since the inception of the CATCH program, over $110 million dollars worth of drugs, guns, cash, stolen goods, and other contraband has been taken off our roads,\u201d Assistant Commissioner Hartley said.<\/p>\n
A 22-year-old man was arrested and taken to Goulburn Police Station where he was charged with possess prohibited drug, supply prohibited drug commercial quantity and goods in custody.<\/p>\n
He was bail refused to appear at Goulburn Local Court today (Monday 4 July 2016).<\/p>\n
The 21-year-old man is currently assisting police with their inquiries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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