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Two charged with ice possession in separate Tweed searches

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Two men were charged with possession of ice (crystal methamphetamine) on Friday afternoon (August 31) during police patrols of Tweed Heads.

About 1:30pm police stopped a blue Mazda 6 on Wharf Street.

They searched the vehicle and the occupants, locating a plastic resealable bag containing methamphetamine.

A 21-year-old male from Tweed Heads was arrested. He was issued a Field Court Attendance notice for possession of a prohibited drug.

He is due to appear at Tweed Heads Local Court on September 24.

Approximately 15 minutes later, police stopped a black Kia sedan driving Beryl Street. A search of the two occupants and the vehicle revealed drug paraphernalia and a plastic resealable bag containing crystal methamphetamine.

A 41-year-old male from Tweed Heads was arrested and issued a Court Attendance Notice for possession of a prohibited drug.

He is also due to appear at Tweed Heads Local Court on September 24.

 

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