Eight people from two Australian states have been charged with drug and other offences following the operation.
Eight people have been charged following a joint operation between New South Wales and West Australian police earlier this month under Strike Force Buckwong.
During a search of the vehicle, police found and seized $60,000 in cash, a dedicated encrypted criminal communication device and a bag containing a white powder, suspected to be cocaine. He was allegedly in possession of $53,500 in cash, and two DECCDs. Police had previously seized 6kgs of methylamphetamine believed to be linked to the man.
On the same day, police in Western Australia arrested three men and three women during raids of properties across the state.
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