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Search warrants

POLICE allegedly located methamphetamine, an array of drug-related materials, a significant amount of dried cannabis, cannabis plants and seeds and a stolen vehicle in operations across three separate residential premises in Swan Hill.

The operations targeted a range of drug activities in Swan Hill and the surrounding area with the assistance of several police specialist squads, including the K9 Unit.

Three males were arrested and bailed to appear in Swan Hill Magistrates Court at a later date.

Police evasion

A DRIVER has been charged with a range of criminal matters including dangerous driving while pursued by police, after speeding onto the wrong side of Marraboor Street to evade interception on December 14.

Officers chose not to pursue the vehicle. They followed other lines of enquiry to charge the 33-year-old Swan Hill man.

The man was remanded in custody until January 7, 2025.


Buloke

POLICE allegedly seized cannabis and imitation firearms after conducting searches targeting drug trafficking.

A person has been charged with drug and firearms-related offences and will appear before St Arnaud Magistrates Court at a later date.

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