Police arrest Adelaide restaurant owner in cocaine-trafficking raid
Nate Scutter, 50, was arrested after police raided his businesses. They seized half a kilogram of cocaine and $4 million in assets.
Adelaide restaurant owner Nate Scutter has been arrested after police raids on multiple sites across the city. Detectives seized half a kilogram of cocaine and $91,000 in cash from his home and business locations.
His luxury restaurant Yakisan, a warehouse in Thebarton and his Richmond home were raided. Two firearms were also seized.
Six cars were impounded. Police froze $4 million of his assets.
Scutter faces nine counts of trafficking and one count of supplying. He also faces charges related to possession of two firearms.
His lawyer asked the court for bail. He pointed out that Scutter had no prior prison time.
The magistrate delayed the bail decision until next Thursday.
- Nate Scutter, 50 years old
- Suspect
- Yakisan, North Adelaide
- Restaurant
- Half a kilogram
- Cocaine seized
- $91,000
- Cash seized
Why it mattersBusiness owners can face serious criminal charges. Major police operations show law enforcement is focused on stopping drug trafficking.
AustraliaAdelaide hospitality community affected; a prominent local figure arrested in what police describe as a major cocaine-trafficking operation.
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