Drug trafficking charge withdrawn against Beth Hill, proceeding against Travis Patching

A woman had her drug trafficking charge dropped after police allegedly uncovered a stack of drugs in a distinctive Mercedes Benz during a traffic stop.

Beth Hill and Travis Patching outside court Picture: NCA NewsWire / Dean Martin

A woman had a win in court after a traffic stop allegedly uncovered 60 grams of cocaine and thousands of dollars stashed in a car.

Beth Amber Hill, 23, and Travis John Patching, 37, appeared in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on Thursday for charge determination.

A prosecutor told the court they were withdrawing the drug trafficking charge against Ms Hill and only proceeding against Mr Patching.

Police spotted an orange Mercedes Benz travelling on Main North Road at Smithfield about 6.40pm on February 26.

Northern District patrols stopped the car and spoke to the driver, Mr Patching and passenger, Ms Hill.

Travis John Patching and Beth Amber Hill and Travis John Patching arriving at Adelaide Magistrates Court. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Dean Martin

The drug trafficking charge was withdrawn against Ms Hill on Thursday. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Dean Martin

A police search of the car allegedly uncovered more than 60 grams of cocaine – believed to be worth tens of thousands of dollars – in the front passenger footwell.

Also allegedly in the car and hidden in their clothing was $2450.

Beth Hill and Travis Patching were pulled over in an orange Mercedes Benz. Picture: Lucy Rutherford

The drugs and cash were all seized for forensic examination.

In March, an application was granted to remove the non-contact clause between the duo and to change Ms Hill’s bail address so she could return to Gawler East where Mr Patching was living.

On Thursday, Mr Ey told the court negotiations were underway for Mr Patching and they were waiting for some more material.

Magistrate Karim Soetratma adjourned Mr Patching’s charge until October, where he will be expected to enter a plea.