Sniffer Dog Leads to Major Cannabis Bust in Coober Pedy
Posted on: 2025-03-24 13:38:28
Coober Pedy, SA – March 2025
Police in Coober Pedy have uncovered a significant quantity of illicit drugs thanks to the keen nose of Police Dog Neave, who sniffed out over 4 kilograms of dried cannabis during a targeted operation last week.
Detective Senior Sergeant Rob was “all smiles” following the successful find, which saw 4.2 kilograms of cannabis seized as part of a coordinated effort by SAPOL’s Far North Criminal Investigation Branch and Volume Crime Team. The bust is being hailed as a clear demonstration of South Australia Police's commitment to disrupting the drug trade, even in the most remote regions of the state.
The discovery was one of several successes from Operation Mile, an extensive crackdown on the trafficking of illicit drugs in the Far North. Concluding this week, the operation—spearheaded by Port Augusta detectives—has led to eight arrests and the laying of more than 150 charges of trafficking in a controlled drug since its launch in December 2024.
Key outcomes from the operation include:
The following individuals have been arrested and charged:
Far North Police say the operation has delivered a strong message to those involved in the illegal drug trade: rural and remote communities are not safe havens for criminal activity.
Police Dog Neave, whose role in the recent Coober Pedy bust was instrumental, has received praise from officers and the local community alike.
Author: Clark Kent