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Police have arrested a man and seized about a kilogram of the drug ice with a street value of $750,000 from a car travelling on the Federal Highway on Friday. ACT Policing Detective Superintendent Scott Moller said the amount of methylamphetamine, commonly known as ice, could have been used for up to 10,000 hits. "This is a significant arrest for ACT police and it's had a significant impact on organised crime in the ACT," Detective Superintendent Moller said. "I would also say that it is pleasing that with a street value of approximately $750,000, seizing these drugs will see that profit removed from those peddling this insidious drug in our suburbs." Suliman Negan, 27, of O'Connor, faced the ACT Magistrate's Court on Saturday in relation to the police operation, charged with trafficking a banned substance. No pleas were entered, and bail was not applied for. Police said they had been targeting Mr Negan for some time as part of an ongoing drug investigation. Members of the criminal investigation team arrested Mr Negan on Friday, during a targeted vehicle stop on his car, which was travelling southbound on the Federal Highway just before 3pm. Following a search of the car, the drugs were allegedly found inside the spare tyre in the boot of the vehicle. "Initial testing of the material indicated positive for methylamphetamine. The exact weight and purity will be confirmed through forensic testing." Detective Superintendent Moller said the alleged offender was previously known to police. "The investigation is still ongoing at the moment," he said. "This is a large seizure, and one kilogram of methamphetamine for Canberra is significant. "ACT Policing will continue in their tireless pursuit of those who wish to supply and profit from illicit drugs in Canberra." The matter will return to court on January 23.

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