Random breath test delivers NSW police unexpected haul as driver arrested with truckload of cannabis
Police have uncovered more than they bargained for as a man stopped for a random breath test was arrested for transporting a large amount of cannabis in a truck.
The man has been charged after cannabis leaf was allegedly seized during a road stop in the southern region of NSW.
At about 8am on Saturday (15 June 2024), Riverina Traffic and Highway were patrolling the Sturt Highway at Euroley, approximately 33km, north-east of Narrandera, when they pulled over the driver of a light rigid pantech for the random breath test.
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The 28-year-old male driver was arrested and taken to Griffith Police Station.
He was charged with supply prohibited drug - commercial quantity - and possess a prohibited drug.
He was refused bail to appear before Wagga Wagga Local Court.
