Queensland father Richard Karl Kaye pleads not guilty to cannabis trafficking during SA trip

A man allegedly busted with more than 10kgs of weed near Adelaide Oval during a overnight trip to SA will go to trial.

The cannabis was found inside a toolbox inside the hire car. Photo: SA police

A Queensland dad who allegedly smuggled 10kg of cannabis into SA during a 24-hour trip is set to face trial after pleading not guilty.

On Tuesday, Richard Karl Kaye, 53, appeared in the Adelaide Magistrates Court via video link from custody to answer the charge against him.

Some of the cannabis taken by SAPOL. Photo: SA police

Richard Karl Kaye has pleaded not guilty to one count of trafficking a large commercial quantity of a controlled drug. Pictures: Facebook

Richard Karl Kaye will go to trial for allegd drug trafficking.

Magistrate Lynette Duncan read one count of trafficking a large commercial quantity of a controlled drug, which he responded “not guilty” to.

The Queensland man was arrested after police stopped a MG4 Excite hire car Mr Kaye was driving on War Memorial Drive, near Adelaide Oval.

After a search of the vehicle, officers allegedly found a tool chest containing 21 vacuum-sealed bags of cannabis, totalling 10.5kg.

The court previously heard Mr Kaye told police he was asked to collect the chest and deliver it to a person at the Adelaide Airport Bunnings. He also said he wasn’t aware of what was inside the chest and wasn’t receiving any payment for the delivery, the court heard.

During a previous bail application, the court heard Mr Kaye was only in the state for 24 hours and “hasn’t had a great time in prison” while on remand following a heart attack.

Ms Duncan remanded Mr Kaye in custody until his next appearance in September before the District Court.

Originally published as Queensland father Richard Karl Kaye pleads not guilty to cannabis trafficking during SA trip