Meal deal: meth found hidden inside McMuffin during a police car search in Western Australia
Summary
Police in Western Australia stopped a man and found about 3.5 grams of methamphetamine hidden inside a McMuffin in a fast-food bag during a car search. The man was charged with possession of a drug with the intent to sell or supply and will appear in court in September.Key Facts
- The arrest happened on August 20 in Broome, Western Australia.
- Police were investigating illegal drug activity in the area.
- A 39-year-old man was seen near a house linked to the investigation before he got into his car.
- Police stopped the car and found a bag with hot fast food on the back floor.
- Methamphetamine was hidden inside a cold McMuffin burger at the bottom of the food bag.
- Video footage from police body cameras shows officers searching the food bag.
- The man was charged with possessing a prohibited drug with intent to sell or supply.
- A woman in the car was questioned and then released.
- The man is scheduled to appear in magistrates court on September 9.
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