Barcaldine man charged over possession of 'jigger' device at Birdsville

A western Queensland man has been charged over the alleged possession of a banned electrical device in the lead-up to this year's Birdsville races.

Police have charged a 34-year-old Barcaldine man under the Racing Integrity Act with one count of possessing a prohibited item at a licensed venue.

The man is due to appear in the Mount Isa Magistrates Court in November.

In the days leading up to September's race meeting, a photograph was circulated online that allegedly depicted a jockey holding an object in his hand that looked similar to a jigger.

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Article written by: Danielle O'Neal