$6.3m in crystal meth, cocaine seized in Riverina traffic stop

POLICE have seized more than $6.3 million worth of cocaine and crystal methamphetamine, along with over $100,000 in cash, allegedly found hidden inside a luxury SUV during a traffic stop in the Riverina.

The multimillion-dollar haul was allegedly uncovered in the Hay district on Friday, October 17, after highway patrol officers stopped a black Jaguar F-Pace on the Sturt Highway for roadside testing.

NSW Police said the driver, a 30-year-old man, returned a negative breath test but a positive roadside drug test.

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Officers then searched the man and allegedly found cocaine and a quantity of cash in his possession before turning their attention to the vehicle itself.

Inside the SUV, officers allegedly uncovered more than five kilograms of methylamphetamine, almost eleven kilograms of cocaine, and over $130,000 in cash.

Photo: Supplied/NSW Police

Photo: Supplied/NSW Police

Two mobile phones believed to have been used in the course of drug supply were also seized.

Police said the drugs have an estimated potential street value exceeding $6.3 million, marking one of the largest single seizures in the Riverina region in recent years.

The haul was allegedly found inside a black Jaguar F-Pace, similar to the one pictured in this image | Photo: File/Wikimedia/Calreyn88

The driver was arrested at the scene and taken to Hay Police Station, where he was formally charged with multiple serious offences, including supplying prohibited drugs in large commercial quantities and being in custody of suspected stolen goods.

He was also charged with recklessly dealing with the proceeds of crime valued at more than $100,000, and possessing prohibited drugs.

The man was refused bail and is due to appear before Griffith Local Court on Wednesday, October 29.

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Friday’s haul comes one week after thirteen people were arrested during a series of strike force raids targeting drug supply and property crime across Wagga and Junee.

Officers seized a cocktail of drugs, including methamphetamine and cannabis, during the multi-day operation.