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Police seize $850,000 cannabis haul near Yass

More than 85 kilograms of cannabis with an $850,000 street value was allegedly found in a stopped vehicle near Yass.

Why it mattersLarge drug seizures on major highways suggest organised trafficking networks supplying Australian streets with substantial quantities.

AustraliaThe seizure occurred in NSW near Yass and reflects police drug enforcement operations along the Hume Highway, a key transport corridor.

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Learner driver charged with ramming police car in Merewether

A learner driver allegedly rammed a police car and fled with drugs and a replica gun.

Why it mattersThe incident shows the risks police face during routine traffic stops, and the severity of charges reflects a pattern of dangerous and criminal behaviour.