Geraldton police seize half a kilo of cannabis

A 36-year-old Spalding man was charged after Geraldton police allegedly seized more than 500g of cannabis during a traffic stop yesterday.

Police stopped the man, who was in a black Mazda four-wheel-drive on Brand Highway about 4.20pm.

A vehicle search followed, during which 504g of the drug was allegedly found.

The man was charged with a number of drug offences including possessing cannabis with intent to sell or supply.

He was released on bail to appear in Geraldton Magistrate’s Court at a later date.