Meth found inside McMuffin during vehicle stop, man charged
A man has been charged in Broome, Western Australia, after police allegedly found 3.5g of methamphetamine concealed inside a bacon and egg McMuffin during a vehicle stop. The stop was part of an operation targeting the sale and supply of illicit drugs in the West Kimberley region.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat drug trafficking, particularly in regional communities where methamphetamine causes significant harm. It also showcases the unusual methods criminals use to hide illicit substances.
A man has been charged after police allegedly found 3.5g of methamphetamine concealed inside a bacon and egg McMuffin during a vehicle stop in Broome.
Senior Constable Ben Lucas discussed the unusual discovery on the WA Police Confidential podcast.
He said Broome detectives had been conducting surveillance at an address of interest as part of an operation targeting the sale and supply of illicit drugs in the West Kimberley.
“It certainly wasn’t random,” Lucas said.
Detectives allegedly saw a vehicle arrive at the address and a man walk towards the property. The vehicle left before collecting the man a short time later, Lucas told WA Police Confidential .
Officers stopped the vehicle several streets away and searched its occupants under Western Australia’s Misuse of Drugs Act.
During a search of the vehicle, officers found a bag of Chicken Treat, a Western Australian fast-food chain, on the rear floor.
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