West Australian Labor politician Mick Murray says he is "shattered" by his daughter's ongoing struggle with drugs after she appeared in court on serious charges.
Bree Murray, 35, appeared in Bunbury Magistrates Court on Wednesday charged with possessing methylamphetamine with intent to sell and supply, possession of MDMA with intent to sell and supply, and possession of stolen property.
Mr Murray, said his daughter had been fighting a drug addiction for 15 years.
"We will continue to stand by her to give her the love and support she needs," he said in a statement.
"Like many other families, we have been touched by the terrible scourge of drugs.
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"My wife Anna and I and my other daughters are uniting and regrouping to do all we can to help."
Mr Murray requested privacy during the "very difficult" time.
Murray was arrested and charged after police executed a search warrant at a home in East Bunbury on Tuesday.
It is alleged that police found about 101 grams of methylamphetamine, 125 grams of MDMA, 20 grams of cannabis and $1700 in cash.
Murray was remanded in custody to appear in Bunbury Magistrates Court again on September 9 for a bail application hearing.
