Teen charged with drug supply following crash

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According to NSW Police, at about 7:10am on June 21 emergency services were called to Lachlan Valley Way, Kangiara, north of Yass, after a Mitsubishi Triton utility left the road and crashed down an embankment.

The 17-year-old driver was taken to Canberra Hospital for minor injuries to his body and face.

Officers attached to The Hume Police District attended and commenced an investigation.

Cocaine, prescription medication, and a brown substance believed to be methamphetamine, as well as more than $5500 cash was allegedly seized from the car.

During a search of a home in Harden that afternoon, officers seized the driver's mobile phone and laptop. All items seized will undergo forensic examination.

Following inquiries, about 1:50pm yesterday June 24 the 17-year-old was arrested at Young Police Station, where he was charged with three counts of supply prohibited drug, deal with proceeds of crime, and possess prohibited drug.

The boy was granted conditional bail to appear at a children's court on August 3.

Investigations are continuing.

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