Central Coast: 4kg of MDMA, 1kg of coke and $100k seized in car
Two men are behind bars after a major drug bust at Tuggerah in which police seized 4kg of ecstasy, 1kg of cocaine and $100,000 cash in a hidden compartment of a car.
Two men have been charged after police seized 4kg of MDMA, 1kg of cocaine and $100,000 cash in a hidden compartment in a vehicle on the Central Coast.
In September 2017, detectives from the State Crime Command’s Organised Crime Squad established Strike Force Gilbulla to investigate the importation and supply of methylamphetamine.
During the investigation so far, police have seized 16kg of `ice’, $300,000 cash, a conductive electric device, documentation, and other items relevant to the investigation.
A 42-year-old man was charged in August 2018 and remains before the courts.
Following further investigations, a 33-year-old Wamberal man was arrested at a car park on Wyong Rd, Tuggerah, about 12.45pm yesterday.
During a search of his vehicle, officers located 1kg of cocaine, 4kg of MDMA and $100,000 in a hidden compartment.
The MDMA has an estimated potential street value of $720,000, while the cocaine has an estimated potential street value of $300,000.
About 1.30pm the same day, a 43-year-old Beacon Hill man was arrested at a home on Homer St, Earlwood.
The Beacon Hill man was charged with two counts of supplying a large commercial quantity of a prohibited drug, four counts of supplying an indictable quantity of prohibited drugs and taking part in the supply of prohibited drugs.
He was refused bail to appear at Burwood Local Court today.
The Wamberal man, Richard Lightfoot, faced Wyong Local Court today charged with two counts of supplying a large commercial quantity of prohibited drugs, supplying an indictable quantity of prohibited drugs and knowingly deal with proceeds of crime.
He did not apply for bail and it was formally refused.
Magistrate Caleb Franklin adjourned Mr Lightfoot’s matters to June 12 at which time, the court heard, he was expected to apply for bail.
Investigations are continuing.
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