Two charged over drugs haul

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By Kath Gannaway

A 39-year-old man and his 20-year-old passenger will face Ringwood Magistrates’ Court later today after a large quantity of drugs was found in their vehicle at Yarra Glen.
Mooroolbark police arrested the man, address unknown, and the woman from Hampton Park during a routine intercept, about 1.30am, on the Yarra Glen-Healesville Road.
Police said the man was not the registered owner of the BMW 323i which was registered to a suspended driver.
A licence check indicated however that his licence was disqualified.
Police say a search of the vehicle uncovered a large assortment of drugs, including ice, ecstasy, heroin and cocaine, as well as a large amount of cash.
The pair were arrested and were expected to face court charged with possessing and trafficking a large commercial quantity of drugs, and other drug-related charges.