Five locals charged following drug arrests

FIVE locals are set to appear in court after police made more than 100 drug-related seizures from several Riverland properties earlier this week.

Murray Mallee patrols and CIB detectives searched properties at Waikerie, Barmera and Taylorville, on Tuesday, August 30. 

Two men, aged 48 from Waikerie, and 41 from Torrensville, were arrested and charged with the importation of marketable quantities of controlled precursors.  

They were both remanded in custody.

A 48-year-old Waikerie man was reported for the possession of prescribed equipment, while a 73-year-old man, and a 49-year-old woman, both from Good Hope Landing, were reported for the possession of prescribed equipment and the possession of ammunition without a licence.

A 69-year-old man, also from Good Hope Landing, was reported for the possession of cannabis.

All will appear in court at a later date. 

Police also issued eight cannabis expiation notices, while a further six people were issued with drug diversion notices for methamphetamine and related equipment.

It is understood information obtained during the investigation suggested a chemical spill at the Waikerie Post Office, on August 26, was linked to the arrests.

Riverlanders with any information regarding the manufacture, sale or supply of illicit drugs can report it anonymously to police by contacting Crime Stoppers by phone on 1800 333 000, or by visiting the website (www.crimestopperssa.com.au).