Dimitri Iliev accused of drug trafficking on top of Hilton, O’Halloran Hill vet clinic arson charges

An alleged arsonist who was due to front court for burning down one vet clinic and trying to damage another has now been charged with a further alleged crime.

An alleged arsonist who was due to front court for burning down one vet clinic and trying to damage another has now been charged with drug crimes.

Alleged fire bug Dimitri Gueorguiev Iliev was due to face the Adelaide Magistrates Court this morning for a continuing bail application after being charged with arson, however The Advertiser can reveal Mr Iliev has since been charged with drug offences during his time in custody.

Pets Health Hilton Vet Centre was destroyed by fire. Picture: RoyVphotography

The 33-year-old was charged with two counts of arson following the March 7 attack and attempted attack on two vet clinics – both, The Advertiser understands, owned by the same family.

The Advertiser understands Mr Iliev has now been additionally charged with trafficking in a controlled substance.

He is due to face court on all charges later today.

Emergency services at the scene. Picture: RoyVphotography

Mr Iliev, of Findon, was arrested after an investigation into a suspicious fire at Pets Health Hilton Vet Clinic and an alleged attempted arson attack at a veterinary hospital at O’Halloran Hill.

Police said a molotov cocktail was located near the O’Halloran Hill building at about 7.30am on Thursday.

Earlier that morning, emergency services were called to Pets Health Hilton Vet Clinic on Sir Donald Bradman Dr, Hilton, after reports of a fire.