Trafficable quantity of kava seized on Central Arnhem Hwy thanks to drug detection dog Yeti
DRUG detection dog Yeti has help police seize a trafficable quantity of the narcotic substance kava, following a traffic stop on the Central Arnhem Hwy
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DRUG detection dog Yeti has helped police seize a trafficable quantity of the narcotic substance kava, following a vehicle apprehension on the Central Arnhem Hwy.
Northern Watch Commander Siiri Tennosaar said about 2.5k of the drug was seized on the highway near Lake Evella around 2pm on Thursday.
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“The vehicle was stopped near the Lake Evella turn off at around 2.00pm (Thursday),” she said.
“Drug Detection dog Yeti was deployed and provided a conditioned response to three female passengers in the vehicle.”
Multiple sandwich bags containing Kava were located on the passengers.
“The front seat passenger was found to be in possession of a container of kava, mixed as a drink,” Snr sgt Tennosaar said.
Inquiries are continuing.
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