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RANDOM BREATH TEST TURNS UP A KILO OF COCAINE IN COFFS HARBOUR

A kilo of cocaine worth $220,000 has allegedly been seized during a random breath test on the mid north coast.

Just before 9:30pm on Thursday, police were travelling along the Pacific Highway in Coffs Harbour, when they stopped the driver of a Toyota Kluger for a random breath test.

After speaking to the 30-year-old driver, officers conducted a search of the vehicle.

It’s alleged they found 1kg of cocaine, with an estimated potential street value of $220,000.

The man was charged with supplying a commercial quantity of a prohibited drug, and knowingly dealing with the proceeds of crime.

He was refused bail and will appear in local court today.

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