Methylamphetamine and heroin were among the illicit drugs seized during a two-day operation targeting wanted offenders and the transportation of illicit commodities in the North West.
Between Friday, September 13, and Saturday, September 14, officers attached to Oxley Police District conducted Operation Keen on the Newell Highway at Narrabri.
The operation was staffed with police from Oxley Criminal Investigation, Traffic and Highway Patrol, Oxley Target Action Group, Narrabri General Duties, and State Protection Group Dog Unit.
In total, 767 motorists were breath tested, 39 infringement notices were issued and six people will be charged as a result of the operation, police said.
Oxley Police District Commander, Acting Superintendent Kylie Endemi, was pleased with the results.
“Operation Keen is an excellent example of our ongoing and unwavering commitment to keeping our roads safe and disrupting the criminal activity associated with illegal substances within our community,” she said.
About 3.30pm on Friday, police stopped and searched a Nissan Navara on the Newell Highway.
Officers allegedly located 49.8g of a liquid substance suspected to be me-thylamphetamine.
The liquid was sent for analysis.
About 8.45pm on Friday, a 20-year-old man was detected driving with a mid-range PCA of 0.097.
His licence was suspended and he was issued a Future Court Attendance Notice to appear before Narrabri Local Court on Tuesday, October 29.
About 1pm on Saturday, police arrested a 45-year-old man on an outstanding warrant.
It is alleged the man was in possession of a small quantity of morphine and heroin. He was charged and bail refused, and was to appear before Moree Local Court yesterday, Monday. Inquiries continue.
About 8pm on Saturday, police observed a Toyota Prado allegedly avoiding an RBT site on the Newell Highway.
The driver, a 24-year-old man, was on demerit point suspension and was detected 30km/h over the speed limit via radar.
He was issued a Future Court Attendance Notice.
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