What’s happening?
Police have charged a 60-year-old Russell Island man after executing a search warrant at a local residence on 11 June.
Officers allege they found cannabis inside the property during the search. The man now faces several drug-related charges.
Why it matters?
The allegations include drug possession and supply, along with possessing property suspected of being connected to a drug offence.
He was also charged with contravening an order involving access to information stored electronically.
Local Impact
The case relates to alleged drug activity within the Russell Island community and will now proceed through the courts.
By the numbers
- Police allege that three kilograms of cannabis was found inside the Russell Island property.
- The man faces four separate charges involving drugs, offence-related property and electronically stored information.
- He is expected to appear at the Cleveland Magistrates Court on 7 July.
Zoom In
The possession charge relates to a schedule 2 drug quantity exceeding the schedule 3 possession limits.
The other charges include supplying dangerous drugs and possessing property suspected of being used in a drug offence.
Police investigations into the property have now moved to the court process, where the allegations will be considered.
What To Look For Next?
The charges will be considered when the man appears at the Cleveland Magistrates Court on 7 July.
