M1 Mudgeeraba drugs find: Police allegedly uncover almost $5m worth of meth in back of car

Police have seized an extraordinary amount of illegal drugs after stopping a car on the Gold Coast, with its alleged driver now facing serious charges in court. SEE THE VIDEO

Police on the Gold Coast have found almost $5 million worth of methylamphetamine allegedly wrapped in tea packets in the back of a car.

Around 7.30pm on Monday detectives from the Crime and Intelligence Command, Drug and Serious Crime Group stopped a Toyota Rav 4 on the Pacific Motorway at Mudgeeraba.

It will be alleged police located two large sports bags containing 35 bags of methylamphetamine concealed in packages to look like imported tea.

A police officer inspects tea packets allegedly containing methylamphetamine found in the back of the car. Picture: QPS.

Police say that approximately 35 kilograms of methylamphetamine was seized in total, with an estimated street value of $4,725,000.

A 41-year-old woman was allegedly the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle.

Jemma-Lee Sales has since been charged with trafficking dangerous drugs, possessing dangerous drugs, and possessing property used in connection with the commission of a crime.

She was remanded in custody after appearing in Southport Magistrates Court on Tuesday. Her case is due to return to court on Friday.

A 41-year-old woman was arrested at the scene. Picture: QPS.

Police said that after further investigations a search warrant was executed at a house in Eagleby where they allegedly found a large amount of cash and one kilogram of cannabis.

A 44-year-old Eagleby man has been charged with possessing dangerous drugs, possessing property obtained from proceeds, possession of things used and possess utensil. He was issued a notice to appear at Beenleigh Magistrates Court on April 8.

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