Travis John Patching pleaded not guilty to cocaine trafficking
A man will face trial after police allegedly uncovered cocaine and thousands of dollars stashed in a distinctive Mercedes Benz during a traffic stop.
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A man will face trial after police allegedly uncovered 60 grams of cocaine and thousands of dollars stashed in a car.
Travis John Patching, 38, pleaded not guilty in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on Wednesday to drug trafficking and possessing a controlled drug, namely ketamine.
A prosecutor withdrew the drug trafficking charge against co-accused Beth Amber Hill, 24, in August and said they were 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.
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 cash.
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 Wednesday, Magistrate John Wells committed Mr Patching to the District Court for arraignment in January, where a date for trial will be set.
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