Willott Close, Bathurst: Six people charged after prohibited drugs worth over $300,000 were allegedly seized

Six people have been charged following their alleged involvement in prohibited drug supply after more than $300,000 worth of drugs were seized. Here’s more.

Six people across the state’s western and northern regions have been charged following a drug raid that uncovered more than $300,000 worth of drugs in a targeted operation. Photo: NSW Police

Six people across the state’s western and northern regions have been charged following a drug raid that uncovered more than $300,000 worth of drugs in a targeted operation.

Chifley Police District officers established Strike Force Euroa in September 2023 to investigate the supply of prohibited drugs in Bathurst and surrounding areas.

Five people have since been charged after vehicle stops and search warrants in western and northern regions.

They were charged with drug-related offences and remain before the courts.

During the searches, police allegedly located and seized more than 600g of methylamphetamine, cocaine, cash, unauthorised prescription medication, drug paraphernalia and electronic devices.

The drugs have an estimated potential street value of $312,800.

During the searches, police allegedly located and seized more than 600g of methylamphetamine, cocaine, cash, unauthorised prescription medication, drug paraphernalia and electronic devices. Photo: NSW Police

Strike force officers executed three search warrants at home in Willott Close, Blackett Close and McGrath St, Bathurst, just after 9am on Tuesday.

A 53-year-old man was arrested at the Willott Close home and taken to Bathurst Police Station, where he was charged with supply prohibited drug.

The drugs have an estimated potential street value of $312,800. Photo: NSW Police

He was refused bail to appear at Bathurst Local Court on Wednesday.

District manager detective inspector Geoff Kendall said local police will continue to target prohibited drug supply.

“The harm caused by these prohibited substances to local communities cannot be understated,” he said.

“Police work with the community to proactively pursue anyone suspected of supplying prohibited drugs and disrupt the associated criminal activities which impact on the people of Bathurst and surrounding areas.”