Bailey Harrington granted bail after being charged with drug supply of cannabis, cocaine and MDMA

A man accused of supplying a variety of drugs from his Newcastle home, picked up his dealer dad’s “enterprise” when he went into custody, a court has heard.

Bailey Harrington was released on bail at Newcastle Local Court on Wednesday. Supplied Amy Ziniak

A man accused of supplying a variety of drugs from his Newcastle home, picked up his dealer dad’s “enterprise” when he went into custody, a court has heard.

Police allege they uncovered close to $100,000 worth of drugs when the Hunter Region Enforcement Squad - assisted by Operation Utah officer - raided the Lambton property of Bailey James Dean Harrington on Tuesday.

During the search, officers allegedly seized several items including $13,000 in cash, 1.2kg of cannabis, 98g of cocaine, 240g of MDMA, an extendable baton, electronics, and fireworks.

Harrington was arrested and taken to Waratah Police Station where he was charged with 16 offences including five counts of drug supply, three counts of drug possession, possess, supply or make explosives for unlawful purpose, possess or use a prohibited weapon without permit and knowingly deal with the proceeds of crime.

In Newcastle Local Court on Wednesday a teary Harrington appeared in person as family members watched on when he made a bid for bail.

Harrington is accused of drug supply. Istock.

His lawyer Chris O’Brien informed the court the co-accused in this matter was his father, Wayne Harrington.

He said his client - a father-of-three - was illiterate and had suffered from a deprived background made him vulnerable if kept in custody.

Mr O’Brien told the court despite the likelihood Harrington would be facing a lengthy custodial sentence, he couldn’t see any fears with him interfering with witnesses or that he was a flight risk, by having strong ties to the community and having never had travelled outside the Hunter area.

“He wants to spend time with his family,” Mr O’Brien said.

The police prosecutor argued it was a strong case with phone intercepts obtained by police and there was risk of endangering the community given drugs being a scourge on society.

The court also heard Harrington was non compliant with several breaches in the past and also had access to large amounts of money which could give him the ability to flee the jurisdiction.

But Magistrate Stephen Barlow said despite the serious charges and a very strong case he didn’t feel the 25-year-old was a flight risk.

He granted Harrington bail but attached onerous conditions including reporting to police daily, to abstain from drugs and alcohol and home detention.