Coober Pedy Woman Among Three Arrested After Firearm and Drug Seizure and Driver caught speeding 60kph over limit
Posted on: 2025-03-06 13:48:47
A Coober Pedy woman is among three people arrested after Northern District police uncovered a loaded firearm and illicit drugs in a vehicle at Munno Para West on Monday morning.
At approximately 11:40 am on March 3, police stopped a man at a business on Curtis Road after identifying him as being wanted on an outstanding matter. Upon searching his vehicle, officers located a loaded firearm and a quantity of GHB, a dangerous sedative drug commonly associated with illicit trafficking.
The three occupants of the vehicle—a 32-year-old man from Elizabeth South, a 29-year-old man from Flinders Park, and a 29-year-old woman from Coober Pedy—were all arrested and charged with multiple offences, including:
In addition, the 32-year-old man was charged with breaching a firearms prohibition order.
All three individuals were refused bail and are set to appear before the Elizabeth Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
Authorities continue to crack down on illicit firearm and drug activities in the region, urging the public to report any suspicious behavior to assist in maintaining community safety.
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Coober Pedy Driver Caught Speeding Over 60 km/h Above Limit
Meanwhile, police have reported a severe speeding incident in Coober Pedy, with a driver detected traveling more than 60 km/h over the speed limit on Wednesday afternoon.
At approximately 5:45 pm on March 5, witnesses alerted police to a Toyota sedan speeding dangerously along the Sturt Highway. Officers quickly responded and detected the vehicle traveling at 173 km/h in a 110 km/h zone.
The driver, a 28-year-old man from Newton, was promptly stopped and reported for exceeding the speed limit. He was issued an instant six-month loss of license and will be summoned to appear in court at a later date.
Police have reinforced warnings against reckless driving, emphasizing the risks posed to both drivers and the wider community. They continue to monitor and enforce traffic laws strictly to prevent potential road tragedies in the area.
Author: Clark Kent