Cassowary Coast media wrap, Monday August 21
Drugs located, Carruchan: A 45-year-old Carruchan woman was charged with a number of drug and explosives charges on Friday morning.
Cardwell Police executed a search warrant at an Ellerbeck Road, Carruchan address around 10:30am.
As a result of the search police will allege they located a large quantity of cannabis, several drug utensils and a number of rifle and shot gun bullets.
The woman was charged with one count each of possessing a drug utensil, possessing a dangerous drug, possessing instructions for producing dangerous drugs and possessing explosives (bullets). She is scheduled to appear at the Tully Magistrates Court on September 7.
Cardwell, drugs located: Police executed a search warrant at a Lawson Drive, Cardwell address around 10am on Friday morning.
Officers will allege as a result of the search they located a number of cannabis plants a large quantity of cannabis and drug utensils.
A 41-year-old Cardwell man was charged with one count each of producing a dangerous drug, possessing a dangerous drug and possessing a drug utensil.
He was issued with a notice to appear at the Tully Magistrates Court on September 14.
Speeding: Police intercepted a 29-year-old Cowley woman on Lyons Road on Belvedere around 11:30am Saturday morning.
Officer will allege the woman was travelling at 72km/h in a 50km/h zone as was issued with a $420 infringement notice.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Source: Cairns Crime Alert
