Central Coast drug busts: nine people arrested in raids
Seven men and two women have been charged with 290 offences following six simultaneous raids across the Central Coast yesterday.
Seven men and two women have been charged with 290 offences following six simultaneous raids across the Central Coast yesterday.
In October Tuggerah Lakes Drug and Anti-Theft Unit established Strike Force Lamprey to investigate the supply of prohibited drugs.
Following ongoing inquiries, about 7.30am yesterday, police conducted six search warrants at properties in Long Jetty, The Entrance, Holgate, Wamberal, and Bateau Bay.
A number of items were seized including drugs, drug paraphernalia, mobile phones, prescription medication, and more than $50,000 cash.
Those arrested included:
■ a 42-year-old man at a home in McLachlan Ave, Long Jetty, who was charged with 19 counts of supplying a small quantity of a prohibited drug possession;
■ a 21-year-old woman at a unit at The Entrance Rd, Long Jetty;
■ a 54-year-old man at a unit in McLachlan Ave who was charged with supplying cannabis and two counts of possessing a prohibited drug;
■ a 41-year-old man at a home at Tall Timbers Rd, Wamberal, who was charged with 47 drug supply offences;
■ three men — aged 27, 34 and 64 — and a 60-year-old woman at a home at Morley Ave, Bateau Bay, and charged with 189 drug offences and participating in a criminal group;
■ a 37-year-old man was arrested at a home in Milina Rd, Holgate.
The seven men and the 21-year-old woman were all refused bail to appear at Wyong Local Court today.
The 60-year-old woman was charged with three counts of supplying a prohibited drug and knowingly participate in criminal group.
She was refused bail and appeared at Wyong Local Court yesterday.
Tuggerah Lakes Police District Superintendent John Gralton said Strike Force Lamprey’s outcome was the result of a dedicated joint operation.
“The results demonstrate our commitment to investigate drug supply and put offenders before the court,” Supt Gralton said.
“Strike Force Lamprey is the result of Tuggerah Lakes police co-ordinating with officers from Brisbane Water Police District and the State Crime Command Drug and Firearm Squad, and I thank all involved for their assistance.
“We will continue to investigate, prevent and punish those involved in drug supply and other criminal activity.”
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