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A Schofields man will face court today charged following an investigation by Strike Force Raptor into a criminal group involved in drug supply and public acts of violence. Last year, Strike Force Raptor commenced an investigation into the criminal activities of a gang with links to Western Sydney and correctional facilities across NSW. As part of ongoing inquiries, Strike Force Raptor executed a search warrant at a home at Deguara Street, Schofields about 9.15am yesterday (Wednesday 10 February 2021). Cash, jewellery, clothing, shoes and a white powder believed to be cocaine were located and seized for forensic examination. About 8.25pm, detectives arrested a 19-year-old man at Riverstone Police Station and charged him with supply prohibited drug (commercial quantity), knowingly deal with the proceeds of crime, knowingly deal with the proceeds of crime intent to conceal and deal with property proceeds of crime. He was refused bail to appear at Blacktown Local Court today (Thursday 11 February 2021). Picture: NSW Police

Teen faces court after Raptor cops raid home

Bikie cops stormed a western Sydney home and seized bags of cocaine, wads of cash and gold chains. A 19-year-old was arrested and will face court.

Blacktown

Rebels bikie Troy Cusens, president of the Mount Druitt chapter.Facebook images from his wedding day with wife Mel

Ex-Mt Druitt Rebels boss broke girlfriend’s wrist in DV assault

Well-known former bikie figure Troy Cousens unleashed a gutless post-bender assault on his own girlfriend who he accused of stealing his precious drug stash.

Blacktown

Generic photo of a child sitting, Friday 14 Feb. 2014. (AAP Image/Joe Castro) NO ARCHIVING

Man’s ‘brazen’ sex attacks on girl just metres from her parents

A 48-year-old has been jailed for his brazen sexual abuse of a young girl – with his offending often occurring with her parents in the same house.

Blacktown

Sam Piccinelli, 24, of Whalan, has admitted to possessing child abuse material. Picture: Facebook

Man’s alleged child abuse image stash on gaming device

A man who only narrowly avoided jail last year over a stash of child abuse material is facing fresh charges after cops allegedly found 450 illegal images stored on a gaming device.

Blacktown

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Alleged zoo prankster stabbed in the buttocks

A TikTok prankster was due to face court over an alleged Sydney Zoo video has been excused after being stabbed in the bottom.

Blacktown

Artist's impressions of two approved boarding houses in Carter St, Seven Hills. Picture: Supplied

Anger over plans for neighbouring boarding houses

Seven Hills is set to get more boarding houses after plans were given the green light, despite more than 140 residents objecting to the proposal.

Blacktown

Murdered father Erol Tokcan, who was fatally stabbed in a home in Dharruk on Friday, March 9, 2018. Picture: NSW Police Force

Man to stand trial over alleged stabbing death of doting dad

The man accused of murdering a father who was stabbed in the chest in front of his terrified girlfriend is set to stand trial.

Blacktown

Engracio and Erlinda Songcuan of Woodcroft. Picture: Facebook

Autopsy key evidence in wife murder case

Police are continuing to piece together the final moments of a beloved mother’s life with a court hearing the case will likely hinge on autopsy results.

Blacktown

Man allegedly shared child abuse material online

Police allege the 22-year-old was found with child abuse images featuring children under the age of 10.

Blacktown

Myles Taueli. The Brisbane Broncos training at Purtell Park in Bardon. Pic Peter Wallis

Ex-Bronco back in court after quad bike joy ride

Hopes of a return to the NRL have been put on hold for a promising footy star after he ended up on the wrong side of the law again – this time for a quad bike joy ride.

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