Four arrested in Hornsby brothel drugs raid
A Hornsby brothel was raided in a large-scale police operation conducted as part of Strike Force Kilday on Friday, resulting in the arrest of four people.
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Police have uncovered an alleged drug distribution operation running out of a massage parlour in the Hornsby CBD.
On Friday, The Hornsby Advocate revealed a large-scale police operation was conducted at George St, Hornsby at 12pm.
The operation, conducted as part of Strike Force Kilday, resulted in the arrest of four people and the seizure of drugs and cash following a six-month investigation.
Strike Force Police allegedly seized cash, methylamphetamine, heroin and cannabis in the operation, with drug paraphernalia allegedly uncovered in several rooms.
A NSW Police spokeswoman said police will allege that a sophisticated drug distribution network operated out of the brothel, where sex workers were used to sell prohibited substances.
NSW Police said a 28-year-old Strathfield man was charged with four counts of supply prohibited drug, supply prohibited drug (commercial quantity), participate in a criminal group, possess prohibited drug, and be found on drug premises.
While a 45-year-old Wahroonga woman was charged with participate in a criminal group, owner/occupier knowingly use as drug premises, be found on drug premises, and possess prescribed restricted substance.
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“They were both refused bail to appear at Hornsby Local Court on Wednesday, September 18,” a spokeswoman said.
Two women were also charged with supply prohibited drug and be found on drug premises, including a 49-year-old woman from Cromer and a 34-year-old woman from Hornsby.
The women, who were both granted conditional bail, will appear at Hornsby Local Court on September 18.
A witness to the incident said approximately 10 plain-clothed officers raided the parlour today, as neighbouring business gathered outside.
“There has been women from the business outside waiting to go back inside all day,” the witness said. “One told us police stormed the place and were checking identification of the women in the business.
“They have been hanging around George St all day.”
The witness, who did not wish to be named said police knocked down the door of the business before storming the property.
“Police have been stopping people in the street all day,”