Bendals man in custody for illegal cannabis found at deep water harbour

A 37-year-old Bendals man is assisting police with their investigation, following the seizure of 41 pounds of illegal Cannabis at the Deep Water Harbour.

The police and customs conducted a joint operation at the main seaport last Thursday and discovered two boxes with 41 packages of the controlled substance.

Further investgations into the matter subsequently led to his arrest.

The substance is estimated at $246,000.