Corowa: Border police charge Aaron Patterson, 38, over alleged meth and firearms supply in Strike Force Nettin probe
Border police operations have snared another alleged drug supplier with seizures revealing the scale of methamphetamine trafficking across state lines.
Police have charged a third man over the alleged supply of methamphetamine and firearms along the NSW and Victorian border as investigations under Strike Force Nettin continue.
Police allege they found 25 grams of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $4000 after a raid on a home in Corowa.
They also allegedly seized MDMA tablets, drug paraphernalia and $2235 in cash.
Aaron Patterson, 38, was arrested at the scene and taken to Albury Police Station where he was charged with 21 offences linked to drug supply, drug possession, firearms and intimidation.
The investigation escalated after strike force detectives carried out a Firearm Prohibition Order compliance check at the home on Church St.
Patterson was charged with four counts of supplying a prohibited drug in a quantity greater than indictable and less than commercial.
He also faces five counts of supplying a prohibited drug in a quantity greater than small and less than indictable.
Police also laid four counts of supplying a prohibited drug in a small quantity and three counts of possessing a prohibited drug.
He was charged with two counts of recklessly dealing with the proceeds of crime valued at less than five thousand dollars.
Detectives also charged Patterson with unauthorised supply of a firearm part.
Additionally he faces a charge of attempting to stalk or intimidate with intent to cause fear of harm in a domestic violence context.
Police also laid a charge relating to the use of an unregistered or unpaid vehicle on the road.
Patterson was refused bail after facing Bail Division court on Thursday.
No pleas have been entered.
Strike Force Nettin was established in August 2024 by Murray River Police District, with support from Victoria Police.
The operation targets the manufacture and supply of firearms and prohibited drugs across the Murray River region and nearby border towns.
Since its launch, officers have seized firearm manufacturing equipment, several privately made firearms and other prohibited weapons. Two people have already been charged over their alleged involvement in the syndicate.
