Jordyn Carne charged with supplying commercial quantities of drugs after Fannie Bay raid

A 27-year-old charged after commercial quantities of drugs were found in a Fannie Bay home is out on bail, as his defence questions the legality of the police stop and search.

Jordyn Carne was arrested after allegedly being busted with commercial quantities of MDMA, and traffickable quantities of cocaine. Picture: Supplied.

A Darwin dad is out on bail after allegedly being busted with commercial quantities of drugs, prohibited weapons and thousands in cash.

Jordyn Carne, 27, was arrested after a police search of his car and a Fannie Bay home allegedly uncovered 100g of MDMA, 20g of cocaine, steroids, prohibited weapons, bundles of cash and items that indicated drug supply.

While presumption is against bail for such serious charges, the Darwin Local Court heard there were “serious questions” about legality of the police’s stop and search.

“There’s a potential argument about the lawfulness of the stop and search in the first place,” Judge Ray Murphy said, summarising the defence position.

“You also say there’s another potential issue with regards to the search warrant … and the basis for that was that the premises that was searched during which the cash and the majority of the drugs were seized was your client’s partner’s premises – not his.”

Jordyn Carne was granted bail in the Darwin Local Court after being charged with a string of serious drug offences. Picture: Supplied.

Mr Murphy said a statutory declaration from the police officer who initially arrested Carne, tendered to the court, lacked details.

“To be frank, the lack of particularisation with regards to the reasonable grounds to allow them to suspect that the defendant was in possession of drugs does seem to be an issue,” he said.

Prosecutor Christopher Teng said the discovery of $138,600 in cash indicated supply of drugs, and he understood “the defendant made admissions on the roadside” to supplying cannabis.

“The money seized indicates a high level of sophistication for the operation and indicates the defendant is not the bottom … his role in the operation is much higher,” Mr Teng said.

Police seized $138,600 in cash. Picture: Supplied.

Carne was charged with possessing, using or carrying a prohibited weapon. Picture: Supplied.

A number of Carne’s family and friends piled into the courtroom to show their support, which Mr Murphy said contributed to his decision to grant bail – contrary to his “immediate reaction” not to.

Carne’s family offered $5000 surety for his release and it was agreed he would live under house arrest conditions at his mother’s place, leaving only for work.

The court heard Carne was in his third year of a refrigeration mechanic apprenticeship, and his employer had agreed to keep him on if he was released.

“Don’t let yourself down by mucking up these bail conditions,” Mr Murphy told Carne.

“Continue to support your partner and your children, and to continue with your apprenticeship … you want to make sure you’ve got every opportunity to have a good life.”

Carne will return to court January 10.