A man will face court today charged with commercial drug supply offences after police seized a 1.1kg brick of cocaine during a vehicle stop on the Mid North Coast yesterday.
In a statement, NSW Police said that at around 12.15pm on Wednesday, Highway Patrol officers stopped a vehicle on the Pacific Highway at Nabiac after it was detected travelling above the sign posted speed limit.
“The driver – a 32-year-old man – also underwent an oral fluid test that allegedly returned a positive result for cocaine,” NSW Police said.
“Following further inquiries, officers commenced a search of the man’s vehicle. During the search, officers located and seized a 1.1kg brick of cocaine, with an estimated potential street value of $350,000.”
The driver was taken to Forster Police Station where he was charged with supply prohibited drug – large commercial quantity.
He was refused bail to appear before Bail Division Court 1 today.
He was also issued infringement notices for driver use mobile phone when not permitted, and class A motor vehicle exceed speed by less than 10km/h.
