A man and a woman have been charged after police allegedly found drugs, cash and stolen items in their possession at Cessnock.
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A woman, 41, and a man, 39, were arrested after police spotted a Holden Commodore driving suspiciously at Nulkaba in the early hours of Monday morning.
Police stopped the vehicle and allegedly discovered that the male driver had a suspended licence.
Officers searched the couple and the vehicle, where they allegedly found cannabis, methamphetamine and a narcotic in the woman’s handbag.
They also allegedly seized cash, a knife, a GoPro, a pressure cleaner, tools, clothing and jewelry, all of which police suspect were stolen.
The man and the woman were both charged with dealing in the proceeds of crime, goods in custody and drug offences.
The man was also charged with driving while suspended.
They were granted conditional bail to appear in Cessnock Local Court next month.
Sage Swinton
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
