Police Smash Drug Rackets

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Police continued their success in the campaign against drugs by recovering illicit substances during an investigation on Monday.

The Criminal Investigation Branch, along with uniformed police from the North East Local Service Area and a sniffer dog, went to premises in and around Port Pirie regarding the production, possession and sale of illicit drugs.

As a result of these searches, police seized a quantity of amphetamines, marijuana and prescription drugs along with suspected stolen property.

Detective Darren Bussenschutt estimated the combined total street value to be $1500.

A 34-year-old male of Port Pirie has been arrested and charged in connection with the operation. He will appear in the Port Pirie Magistrates Court.

Monday's events are part of an ongoing local operation conducted by the CIB.

Operation Nucleate began in August kast year and is expected to continue for the next three to four weeks.

On Wednesday, Operation Atlantic 2 will start with a national phone-in day when people can contact Bank SA Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 with information being passed to local police.

Chief Inspector Ashley Lange, of the North East Local Service Area, hoped people would report suspicious activity.

"My message to the local community relating to illicit drugs is if the community sees something or hears something, we need them to say something," he said.

 

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