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Half million dollars of cannabis seized during vehicle stop

Queensland Police have charged two men with dangerous drug offences following a vehicle stop at Winton, with officers seizing a large quantity of cannabis with a street value of around $500,000.

In a statement, Queensland Police said that at around 6.30pm on 7 November, officers intercepted a white campervan along the Landsborough Highway outside of Winton.

“A search of the vehicle uncovered a large quantity of cannabis with an approximate street value of around half a million dollars,” Queensland Police said.

The two men, aged 42 and 52, both from NSW, were charged with possessing and supplying dangerous drugs.

The 42-year-old man has been remanded in custody and due to reappear before Emerald Magistrates Court on 19 November.

The 52-year-old man has been remanded in custody and is due to reappear before Emerald Magistrates Court on 2 December.

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