A HORSHAM man will face Stawell Court on Tuesday, after Ararat police allegedly located drugs hidden inside a VCR in his car.
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In a statement on Tuesday morning, Victoria Police said officers were patrolling the Western Highway at 5pm on Monday when they found a 48-year-old man in a Mercedes Benz parked behind a roadhouse, not licensed to drive.
"But it was an old VCR in the car that drew the attention of police," the statement said.
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"On closer examination, the old video player was found to contain 29 grams of heroin and 57 grams of methylamphetamine secreted inside.
"A further search of the vehicle located more than $1600 and a large amount of power tools.
"Police will conduct further enquiries to determine whether the tools are stolen.
Police impounded the man's car for 30 days.
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Alexander Darling
Alexander has been a member of the Wimmera Mail-Times' editorial team since December 2018, covering politics, business and property among other rounds. He is a passionate St.Kilda and rock and roll fan, and has previously worked as a radio reporter in Port Macquarie and Gosford, NSW.
Alexander has been a member of the Wimmera Mail-Times' editorial team since December 2018, covering politics, business and property among other rounds. He is a passionate St.Kilda and rock and roll fan, and has previously worked as a radio reporter in Port Macquarie and Gosford, NSW.
