Nicholas Kalaitzis jailed for three years for trafficking drugs in his underwear

A business owner’s cock-up was exposed after police found a significant amount of meth hidden in an unusual hiding spot, as well as a box of fake urine.

A man found a creative way to conceal thousands of dollars worth of meth after he was caught with his pants down during a police search.

Nicholas Kalaitzis, 39, received some choice words from a judge about the bleak prospects he faced if he kept using drugs.

The Adelaide District Court last week heard Kalaitzis was stopped by police while driving on March 12, 2020 at Wingfield.

He appeared nervous and was searched by police.

“They found a clear resealable bag hidden under your testicles,” Judge Joana Fuller said during sentencing.

An officer tried to restrain Kalaitzis but he ran away.

After he was caught, two more plastic resealable bags were pulled from his underwear.

Police also found digital scales, a box of synthetic urine, two mobile phones and a glass pipe during a search of his car.

“58.28g of methamphetamine was found in the resealable bag that you had hidden under your testicles,” Judge Fuller said.

The court heard the methamphetamine was valued between $6000 and $23,000.

Police also found Facebook messages on Kalaitzis’ laptop that were consistent with drug dealing.

Nicholas Kalaitzis was jailed for trafficking methamphetamine. Photo: File

Kalaitzis, of Renown Park, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking, hindering police and carrying an offensive weapon.

The court heard Kalaitzis had a “serious and longstanding drug addiction” and was selling to fund his own addiction.

“There have been times in your life where you have attempted to beat your drug addiction and you have been successful, but then you have suffered a relapse,” Judge Fuller said.

The court heard Kalaitzis had started his own asbestos business and plans to return to work once released from jail.

“You are getting to an age where you are facing the bleak prospect of longer and longer periods in jail … or worse you may face the bleak prospect of dying from your drug addiction,” Judge Fuller said.

“You are still young enough to turn your life around and you have family support and the ability to recommence a viable business.

“As you have said to your mother, drugs have ruined your life, as they have ruined the lives of so many others.”

Judge Fuller sentenced Kalaitzis to three years and three months jail, with a non-parole period of two years and seven months.

“It would be heartbreaking for your mother and sister to watch you throw it all away again,” she said.

The sentence was backdated to August 21, 2021.