Cocaine, heroin, meth: Two charged over 80kg drug haul in WA’s South West
Two men have been charged in Western Australia following the seizure of over 80 kilograms of illegal drugs. The arrests stemmed from a traffic stop where police found cocaine, leading to further searches that uncovered methamphetamine and heroin. The investigation revealed a significant drug supply operation in the South West region.
- ▪WA Police seized 57 kilograms of methamphetamine, 23 kilograms of cocaine, and 2.5 kilograms of heroin.
- ▪The arrests were made after a traffic stop on Forrest Highway in January.
- ▪The 20-year-old man from Victoria faces multiple charges related to drug possession and supply.
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| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:47:29 +1000 |
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