Man, 78, charged over drug find

Man, 78, charged over drug find

Police have charged a 78-year-old man allegedly found in possession of over $130,000 cash and several bags of cannabis at his Girrawheen home.

The Warwick inquiry team executed a misuse of drugs warrant at the home after tip offs from the public about drug dealing activity in Perth's north-western suburbs.

Officers found in excess of $130,000 cash and 250g of cannabis at the property. They seized

They charged the 78-year-old resident with possessing cannabis with intent to sell/supply, unlawful possession and a firearms offence.

He will appear in Joondalup Magistrate's Court later this month.