A person has been refused bail after 15kg of cocaine – which has an alleged potential road worth estimated at $22.5 million – was seized in Sydney's Internal West yesterday.
Detectives connected to the State Crime Command's Organized Crime Squad attended the Dulwich Hill Parade simply earlier than 1pm yesterday (Friday 2 February 2024), as a part of the investigation beneath Strike Pressure Mactier within the provide of prohibited medication.
When investigators approached a person eradicating a bag from the boot of a car, he allegedly dropped the bag and tried to flee earlier than being apprehended.
When the bag was searched, officers discovered a 1kg block of cocaine stamped with a 'Scarface' emblem.
The 22-year-old man was taken to Ashfield Police Station, with a search warrant executed at a location in Alexandra Road, Drummoyne, shortly after 5pm.
Police say one other 14kg of cocaine was discovered when the storage was searched.
The overall cocaine seized has an estimated potential road worth of $22.5 million.
Three automobiles – together with an Audi RS3, and two Nissan Silvias – had been additionally seized.
The person, from Drummoyne, has now been charged with two counts of supplying a prohibited drug (massive business amount).
He was refused bail to look at Parramatta Bail Courtroom at the moment (Saturday 3 February 2024); he was once more refused bail and was remanded in custody to look at Burwood Native Courtroom on Wednesday 3 April 2024.
Organized Crime Squad commander Detective Superintendent Peter Fake mentioned yesterday's arrest was the end result of a centered investigation aimed toward disrupting the availability of illicit medication locally.
“This arrest and seizure means a major quantity of an unlawful drug is now off the streets of Sydney,” Det Supt Fake mentioned.
“The arrest demonstrates the profitable and efficient mixture of cutting-edge expertise, in addition to the persistent and on-the-ground investigative work of my crew.
“It additionally serves as a warning to those that search to site visitors illicit medication into the neighborhood: NSW Police are dedicated to figuring out and arresting these concerned in unlawful actions and bringing them to justice,” he mentioned.
The investigation beneath Strike Pressure Mactier continues.
