Overview
- A Broome detective vehicle stop, which took place on August 20, led officers to search a paper bag of fast food and find a Bacon and Egg McMuffin that they say contained a clip‑sealed bag with about 3.5 grams of methylamphetamine.
- Police arrested a 39‑year‑old man from Derby at the scene and charged him with possession of a prohibited drug with intent to sell or supply; he is due to appear in court in September.
- WA Police released body‑cam footage of the discovery and discussed the incident on their WA Police Confidential podcast to show how suspects are using unusual hiding places to evade detection.
- In a separate August 29 incident, officers say they charged a 21‑year‑old who allegedly travelled from Perth and was found with methylamphetamine, cannabis and a knife at a Broome fast‑food outlet.
- Broome detectives say the cases form part of a year‑long focus on disrupting methylamphetamine supply in the region and warn that increasingly creative concealment tactics complicate searches and public safety efforts.