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Jason Donnelly pleads guilty to trafficking as police find drugs, gun and cash

Jason Donnelly, 33, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking after police seized 6.39 kilograms of cannabis and other drugs from his home.

Jason Donnelly, 33, was found slumped in a parked car in Golden Point in the early hours of May 21. Police found $3,420 cash, methamphetamine, ketamine, MDMA and cannabis in the car.

Officers then searched his Mount Pleasant home, where his mother was described as 'extremely belligerent' and refused them entry. Police found 6.39 kilograms of cannabis, more cash, and a safe containing methamphetamine, MDMA capsules, ketamine, an imitation handgun and hundreds more in cash.

Donnelly pleaded guilty to five charges. The court heard he has ten pages of prior convictions for drug trafficking.

Sentencing is scheduled for December 14.

6.39 kilograms
Cannabis seized
10 pages of drug trafficking history
Prior convictions
May 21, 2026, early hours
Discovery date

Why it mattersThe large drug haul and Donnelly's extensive trafficking convictions show ongoing serious drug operations in regional areas.

AustraliaThe raid and prosecution highlight continuing efforts to combat drug trafficking across regional Victoria and other Australian communities.

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