Jake Willmott of Palm Beach fronts court after cocaine seized on north coast

An accused cocaine dealer, charged after police allegedly seized drugs and firearms from his home in an exclusive beachside suburb, asked a magistrate if he could grant “really, really, really” serious bail conditions so he could look after a menagerie of pets.

Jake Willmott, 22, of Palm Beach, appeared in Parramatta Local Court charged with a string of offences after police allegedly intercepted a parcel of cocaine that was mailed for a post office on the northern beaches. Picture: Facebook

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A Palm Beach man charged after police intercepted a cocaine parcel worth $8000 before allegedly uncovering firearms at his home confidently asked a magistrate to grant him bail before stating the evidence on the 37 charges “was not that strong”.

Jake Willmott, 22, was charged after police intercepted the package containing 28.36g of cocaine on the NSW north coast town of Korora on Sunday.

Mr Willmott allegedly posted the parcel from Newport Beach post office on April 30..

Police allege that a parcel containing cocaine was mailed to the NSW north coast from the Newport post office. Picture: Google Maps

On Wednesday, Northern Beaches detectives raided his Barrenjoey Rd home and allegedly seized a military-style air gun, firearm parts, 34.55g of cocaine, 14g of MDMA, $7520 cash, ammunition, an electronic stun device and multiple fraudulent identifications including driver’s licences, bank cards and an immigration status card.

Mr Willmott was arrested shortly after he allegedly ran away from police and was charged with multiple offences including four counts of supplying a prohibited drug – indictable; two counts of possessing an unregistered firearm, 25 counts of receiving property-theft and knowingly dealing with the proceeds of crime.

Police based at Coffs Harbour allegedly intercepted a parcel containing drugs with a potential street value of $8000. File picture: News Corp

But Mr Willmott argued against the severity of the allegations when he appeared via video link at Parramatta Local Court on Thursday.

“The evidence on the stuff that was found isn’t very strong,’’ he said.

“I was the only one at home so I kind of got the short end of the stick.”

Magistrate Kevin Hockey reminded Willmott he was charged with 37 significant offences.

Jake Willmott, 22, of Palm Beach, was refused bail in Parramatta Local Court. Picture: Facebook.

Mr Willmott appeared unfazed during the brief appearance and requested magistrate Hockey adjourn the matter in the absence of his lawyer.

“I do (have legal representation) but he couldn’t make it so he was wondering if you could adjourn it to Tuesday or if you’d like to proceed with very strict bail until then,’’ he said.

“That’s what he told me to say.’’

Mr Willmott told the court he had 10 pets and he wanted to be free to continue his two businesses from home.

The Palm Beach home of Jake Willmott. Picture: Google

He also said his girlfriend was in a poor mental state.

“My girlfriend’s really not in a good mood,’’ he said.

“I understand my charges are bad but if I could push for house arrest or something really, really, really serious so I could work from home … but I understand the position I’m in, still.’’

Magistrate Hockey refused bail on the grounds Mr Willmott was likely to fail to appear at court and to commit further offences.

The matter was adjourned to Manly Local Court on Tuesday, May 12.