A former New South Wales police officer has been charged with drug trafficking after being arrested in Civic over the weekend. Subscribe now for unlimited access . Login or signup to continue reading $ 0 / $ NaN /year All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper Breaking news alerts direct to your inbox Interactive Crosswords, Sudoku and Trivia All articles from the other regional websites in your area Continue The 27-year-old man, who was an officer attached to a command in the Southern Highlands region at the time of the alleged offending, is no longer employed with police.

His arrest took place at a Hobart Place licensed venue on Saturday night following a joint investigation between the NSW Police Force and the Australian Federal Police into drug use and drug supply in the ACT MORE COURT AND CRIME NEWS : 'Nightmare': Fraudster stole $70k from Master Builders Association Union overhaul needs 'serious amendments' as concerns mount Armed burglars accused of seriously assaulting northside resident The man has been charged with the Commonwealth offence of trafficking in a controlled drug other than cannabis and is set to face the ACT Magistrates Court next month. He is accused of committed the alleged crime in the territory. The man was a police officer at the time of the alleged offending and his arrest.

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