Disturbance leads to drug arrest, Westcourt

Category: Drugs

Feb 4, 2010
A 29-year-old Westcourt man was charged with a number of drug offences yesterday afternoon following a disturbance. Police were called to the Mann Street unit shortly after midday in relation to a disturbance during which the man sustained a wound to his thigh. A search of the unit allegedly revealed a small hydroponics system in one of the bedrooms with three plants. The man was transported to the Cairns Base Hospital for treatment to a minor injury and was arrested upon release. Detectives charged the man with production of a dangerous drug; possession of a dangerous drug; possession of property used in the commission of an offence and possession of a drug utensil. He is due to appear at the Cairns Magistrates Court on February 18.