Woman allegedly busted with heroin, cocaine and $19k in cash in Hervey Bay
When a Hervey Bay driver was stopped for failing to turn her headlights on, police reportedly found way more than they bargained for.
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A woman has allegedly been busted with heroin, cocaine and other drugs, along with more than $19,000 in cash when she was stopped by police just after Christmas.
Hervey Bay police were conducting patrols in Scarness about 2.40am on December 27, when they intercepted a vehicle they had allegedly observed driving with its headlights switched off.
Police spoke with the driver, a 38-year-old Urangan woman, and allegedly observed what appeared to be drugs inside of the vehicle.
A subsequent search of the vehicle allegedly located cannabis, heroin, methamphetamines, cocaine and drug utensils.
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Police also allegedly located and seized more than $19,000 in cash.
The woman was arrested and charged with possessing dangerous drugs, possessing utensils, obstructing police and failing to provide a specimen or breath or saliva.
She is due to appear before the Hervey Bay Magistrates Court on January 11.
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.