Newcastle man charged after $90,000 worth of illegal drugs allegedly found
A man will face court after police allegedly found more than $90,000 worth of drugs at a property in New Lambton.
On Tuesday, May 27, police from the Hunter Region Enforcement Squad located and seized $13,000 in cash, 1.2 kilograms of cannabis, 98 grams of cocaine, 240 grams of MDMA, an extendable baton, electronics, and fireworks.
Following inquiries, a 25-year-old man was arrested, taken to Waratah Police Station and charged with 16 alleged offences.
The illicit drugs had an estimated potential street value of more than $90,000.
He was refused bail to appear before Newcastle Local Court on Wednesday, May 28.
The man was charged with supply prohibited drug (greater than or equal to commercial quantity), supply prohibited drug (greater than indictable and less than commercial quantity), and two counts of supply prohibited drug (less than or equal to indictable quantity).
He was also charged with five counts of supply prohibited drug (less than or equal to small quantity), supply cannabis, possess explosive for unlawful purpose, use a prohibited weapon without permit, knowingly deal with proceeds of crime and possess prohibited drug, three counts.
NSW Police said inquiries would continue into the supply of illicit drugs in Newcastle.
A man will face court after police allegedly found more than $90,000 worth of drugs at a property in New Lambton.
On Tuesday, May 27, police from the Hunter Region Enforcement Squad located and seized $13,000 in cash, 1.2 kilograms of cannabis, 98 grams of cocaine, 240 grams of MDMA, an extendable baton, electronics, and fireworks.
Following inquiries, a 25-year-old man was arrested, taken to Waratah Police Station and charged with 16 alleged offences.
The illicit drugs had an estimated potential street value of more than $90,000.
He was refused bail to appear before Newcastle Local Court on Wednesday, May 28.
The man was charged with supply prohibited drug (greater than or equal to commercial quantity), supply prohibited drug (greater than indictable and less than commercial quantity), and two counts of supply prohibited drug (less than or equal to indictable quantity).
He was also charged with five counts of supply prohibited drug (less than or equal to small quantity), supply cannabis, possess explosive for unlawful purpose, use a prohibited weapon without permit, knowingly deal with proceeds of crime and possess prohibited drug, three counts.
NSW Police said inquiries would continue into the supply of illicit drugs in Newcastle.
A man will face court after police allegedly found more than $90,000 worth of drugs at a property in New Lambton.
On Tuesday, May 27, police from the Hunter Region Enforcement Squad located and seized $13,000 in cash, 1.2 kilograms of cannabis, 98 grams of cocaine, 240 grams of MDMA, an extendable baton, electronics, and fireworks.
Following inquiries, a 25-year-old man was arrested, taken to Waratah Police Station and charged with 16 alleged offences.
The illicit drugs had an estimated potential street value of more than $90,000.
He was refused bail to appear before Newcastle Local Court on Wednesday, May 28.
The man was charged with supply prohibited drug (greater than or equal to commercial quantity), supply prohibited drug (greater than indictable and less than commercial quantity), and two counts of supply prohibited drug (less than or equal to indictable quantity).
He was also charged with five counts of supply prohibited drug (less than or equal to small quantity), supply cannabis, possess explosive for unlawful purpose, use a prohibited weapon without permit, knowingly deal with proceeds of crime and possess prohibited drug, three counts.
NSW Police said inquiries would continue into the supply of illicit drugs in Newcastle.
A man will face court after police allegedly found more than $90,000 worth of drugs at a property in New Lambton.
On Tuesday, May 27, police from the Hunter Region Enforcement Squad located and seized $13,000 in cash, 1.2 kilograms of cannabis, 98 grams of cocaine, 240 grams of MDMA, an extendable baton, electronics, and fireworks.
Following inquiries, a 25-year-old man was arrested, taken to Waratah Police Station and charged with 16 alleged offences.
The illicit drugs had an estimated potential street value of more than $90,000.
He was refused bail to appear before Newcastle Local Court on Wednesday, May 28.
The man was charged with supply prohibited drug (greater than or equal to commercial quantity), supply prohibited drug (greater than indictable and less than commercial quantity), and two counts of supply prohibited drug (less than or equal to indictable quantity).
He was also charged with five counts of supply prohibited drug (less than or equal to small quantity), supply cannabis, possess explosive for unlawful purpose, use a prohibited weapon without permit, knowingly deal with proceeds of crime and possess prohibited drug, three counts.
NSW Police said inquiries would continue into the supply of illicit drugs in Newcastle.
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