ABC Kimberley: Matt Bamford
)Two men have been charged after WA Police seized almost a quarter-million dollars worth of drugs and weapons in Broome during a routine traffic stop.
Local detectives found 390 grams of methylamphetamine, and pepper spray following a traffic stop on Monday.
The bust led to the search of a property in Perth, where detectives found 450 grams of MDMA and a replica pistol.
Forty-year-old Ryan Matthew Mays, from Connolly, and 33-year-old Shane William McQuillan were charged with drug trafficking and firearms offences.
They appeared in the Broome Magistrates Court yesterday.
ABC Kimberley: Matt Bamford
)Broome seizure largest in recent memory
Senior Sergeant John Harty said the bust, worth an estimated $240,000, was one of the most significant for Broome police in recent years.
"I would say it is right up there," he said.
Broome residents have grown increasingly alarmed about methylamphetamine use, with residents voicing their concerns to senior officers at a community forum last year.
Senior Sergeant Harty said he hoped the community felt reassured following the seizure.
"It is significant amount off the streets in Broome and it will make a difference," he said.
"We know that drug use can lead to violent offences like burglaries, stolen motor vehicles, as well as domestic violence so it can affect people in every aspect of daily life."
ABC Kimberley: Ben Collins
)He said his officers are always working proactively to stop the supply of drugs into the region.
Mr Mays and Mr McQuillan were remanded in custody and are expected to return to court next month.
