Police Seize $350,000 Worth of Cocaine During Highway Stop Near Nabiac
By Chloe · Published 05 Nov 2026 · Updated 05 Nov 2026
Nabiac, NSW
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Police Seize $350,000 Worth of Cocaine During Highway Stop Near Nabiac - Nabiac, NSW
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A 32-year-old driver has been charged with large commercial drug supply after police allegedly discovered 1.1 kilograms of cocaine inside his vehicle during a traffic stop on the Pacific Highway.
A 32-year-old man has been arrested after police allegedly discovered a large quantity of cocaine inside his vehicle during a traffic stop on the Pacific Highway near Nabiac in New South Wales.
According to NSW Police, the incident occurred at approximately 12:15 pm on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. Highway Patrol officers stopped a vehicle travelling along the Pacific Highway after detecting that it was exceeding the posted speed limit.
During the roadside interaction, officers conducted an oral fluid test on the driver. The test allegedly returned a positive result for cocaine.
The driver was subsequently arrested and underwent a second oral fluid test, which will be sent for further analysis.
Following the initial roadside checks, police conducted a detailed search of the vehicle. During the search, officers allegedly discovered a package containing approximately 1.1 kilograms of cocaine.
Police seized the suspected drug, which has an estimated potential street value of approximately $350,000.
The discovery prompted further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the possession and transportation of the prohibited substance.
The 32-year-old man was taken to Forster Police Station, where he was formally charged with supplying a prohibited drug in a large commercial quantity.
Police refused bail, and the accused was scheduled to appear before Bail Division Court 1 on Thursday, 5 November 2026.
In addition to the drug supply charge, the man received infringement notices for allegedly using a mobile phone while driving when not permitted and exceeding the speed limit by less than 10 kilometres per hour.
The seizure represents a significant drug interception on the Mid North Coast. Police regularly conduct highway patrol operations to identify traffic offences, detect impaired drivers and investigate suspected criminal activity involving vehicles.
The incident also demonstrates how an ordinary traffic stop can lead to the discovery of suspected serious criminal offences.
Investigators will continue examining the circumstances surrounding the alleged drug transportation. Further legal proceedings will determine the outcome of the charges.
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A 32-year-old man has been arrested after police allegedly discovered a large quantity of cocaine inside his vehicle during a traffic stop on the Pacific Highway near Nabiac in New South Wales.
According to NSW Police, the incident occurred at approximately 12:15 pm on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. Highway Patrol officers stopped a vehicle travelling along the Pacific Highway after detecting that it was exceeding the posted speed limit.
During the roadside interaction, officers conducted an oral fluid test on the driver. The test allegedly returned a positive result for cocaine.
The driver was subsequently arrested and underwent a second oral fluid test, which will be sent for further analysis.
Following the initial roadside checks, police conducted a detailed search of the vehicle. During the search, officers allegedly discovered a package containing approximately 1.1 kilograms of cocaine.
Police seized the suspected drug, which has an estimated potential street value of approximately $350,000.
The discovery prompted further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the possession and transportation of the prohibited substance.
The 32-year-old man was taken to Forster Police Station, where he was formally charged with supplying a prohibited drug in a large commercial quantity.
Police refused bail, and the accused was scheduled to appear before Bail Division Court 1 on Thursday, 5 November 2026.
In addition to the drug supply charge, the man received infringement notices for allegedly using a mobile phone while driving when not permitted and exceeding the speed limit by less than 10 kilometres per hour.
The seizure represents a significant drug interception on the Mid North Coast. Police regularly conduct highway patrol operations to identify traffic offences, detect impaired drivers and investigate suspected criminal activity involving vehicles.
The incident also demonstrates how an ordinary traffic stop can lead to the discovery of suspected serious criminal offences.
Investigators will continue examining the circumstances surrounding the alleged drug transportation. Further legal proceedings will determine the outcome of the charges.
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