One arrested following a drug raid in Cooktown yesterday
CRIME
A drug raid in Cooktown yesterday has resulted in a 27-year-old man being arrested and charged with a number of drug related offences.
Detectives executed a search warrant at the Green Street address at around 2.30pm and two people were detained.
The search allegedly located quantities of methylamphetamine, cannabis, utensils and other drug related paraphernalia.
A sum of cash was also located and seized and will be the subject of further investigation.
The Cooktown man was charged with two counts of possession of a dangerous drug and one count of possession of drug utensils.
He is scheduled to appear in the Cooktown Magistrates Court later this month.
If you have information for police, contact the Port Douglas Police Station on (07) 4087 1999 or 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.
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