Three men have been arrested in two separate police investigations targeting alleged drug trafficking across the Fleurieu Peninsula and Adelaide’s southern suburbs.
A 61-year-old Kangaroo Island man was arrested at Cape Jervis on Monday the 2nd of November, after police allegedly found about 90 grams of methamphetamine in a vehicle.
Police stopped the Holden ute shortly after 6.30pm and searched the vehicle and its two occupants, allegedly locating the drugs with the passenger.
The man was charged with trafficking in a controlled drug and bailed to appear in the Victor Harbor Magistrates Court on the 5th of April, 2027.
The arrest happened during a drug transit route operation involving officers from the Hills Fleurieu Region, Traffic Services Branch and Dog Operations Unit.
SAPOL says the Cape Jervis operation also resulted in four drink-driving detections and five drivers testing positive to illicit drugs.
Further Arrests in Southern Suburbs
In a separate investigation, two men from Christies Beach have been charged following inquiries into the alleged supply of illicit drugs across Adelaide’s southern suburbs and the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Southern District CIB investigators searched two separate Christies Beach properties, locating illicit drugs and cash.
A 57-year-old man was charged with multiple serious drug trafficking offences and money laundering, while a 49-year-old man was charged with trafficking a commercial quantity of a controlled drug.
The 57-year-old has been remanded in custody to appear in court at a later date. Police say the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about the sale, supply, manufacture or distribution of illicit drugs can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through its website. Reports can be made anonymously.
