General News
20 November, 2024
$30 million of ‘ICE’ seized by Highway Patrol in Dubbo
An American man on a holiday visa has been denied bail after allegedly being found with $30 million worth of the drug ice (methylamphetamine) in his car in Dubbo on Saturday, November 16.
30-year-old Pedro Andres Ramirez, from Los Angeles, will remain on remand after his lawyer could not prove he would be a flight risk when he appeared before Dubbo Local Court on Monday, November 18 according to reports by the ABC.
Officers attached to North West Traffic and Highway Patrol Command were conducting patrols of the Golden Highway at about 3.30pm on Saturday, when they stopped an SUV due to the manner of driving.
The man was subjected to roadside testing which returned an alleged positive reading to methylamphetamine.
Police say he allegedly refused secondary drug testing after being taken to Dubbo Police Station.
When the vehicle was searched, police located and seized more than $2600 cash and about 30kg of the drug ice (methylamphetamine), which has an estimated potential street value of $30 million.
He has been charged with supply prohibited over or equal to large commercial quantity, recklessly deal with proceeds of crime under or equal to $5000 and refuse or fail to provide an oral fluid sample.
The Bondi man is due to appear in court again in February, 2025.
