Police destroy 150kg of cheese seized from back of car

A man has been charged after police allegedly found 150 kilograms of cheese in his car in Sydney, Australia. Officers were patrolling in Carlingford when they stopped a black Ford Focus at 3.30am on Thursday.

After talking to the 38-year-old female driver and her 31-year-old male passenger, they searched the car and allegedly found drugs. But when they looked further they also found what they called ‘Cheese King’ cheese in the back seat and boot.

Police believe the cheese was "stolen or illegally obtained". The man has been charged with possessing prohibited drugs. He's also been charged with goods in personal custody suspected of being stolen in connection with the cheese.

He was refused bail and will appear in Ryde Local Court. No charges have been laid against the woman. Police say the cheese has now been destroyed.