Stawell Police have caught two people in possession of illegal substances at a morning drug stop in Great Western.
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A 34-year-old male from Coburg and a 33-year-old female from Research were processed roadside by way of a drug diversion after they were apprehended by police on Tuesday morning.
Police intercepted the vehicle at around 10am on Tuesday 28 September, as it drove through Great Western.
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Police members conducted a search of the vehicle under the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act.
As a result of the search, a quantity of 'magic mushrooms' was located (an illicit hallucinogen).
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After further searching, a quantity of pills were also located, which police believed to be ecstasy.
A drug diversion is when police choose to issue cautions to individuals who are caught with a small amount of an illegal drug, instead of charging them with a criminal offence and taking the matter to Court.
If a person is charged with a drug offence and the police consent, the matter may be referred to one of the court drug diversion programs in Victoria.
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