Four men charged in sweeping drug raids across NSW, over $20,000 in cash and a snake seized

Four men have been charged with drugs, cash, weapons and even a snake seized in a dramatic crackdown on an alleged drug supply network operating across Sydney’s west and regional NSW.

Items seized during a raid at Lalor Park. A snake was among the evidence taken.

Four men have been charged and a snake seized in a dramatic crackdown on an alleged drug supply network operating across Sydney’s west and regional NSW.

Detectives conducted five raids from 7am on Wednesday, targeting properties in Lalor Park, Seven Hills, Cowra, Macquarie Fields and St Marys as part of a long-running investigation into a criminal syndicate believed to be trafficking illicit drugs through Cowra and nearby areas.

The raids were supported by heavily armed squads, including the Raptor and Public Order and Riot squads.

The raids led to the arrest of four men across various locations, each now facing multiple charges for drug supply and other offences.

Police seized significant quantities of drugs, including over half a kilogram of methamphetamine, 750 grams of cannabis, two ounces of cocaine and 300 caps of heroin.

Drug & Firearms Squad detectives have charged four men for their alleged role in drug supply in the state’s central west. Picture: NSW Police

Drugs and cash seized during the raids. Picture: NSW Police

Alongside these, officers also found gel blasters, ammunition, and more than $20,000 in cash.

Adding to the list of seized items was a snake, found during one of the raids. Authorities have taken the reptile into care.

A gel blaster found at a home in Lalor Park

A man arrested at Macquarie Fields as part of Strike Force Ashgill. Picture: NSW Police

Police attend the home of a man who was arrested at Macquarie Fields as part of Strike Force Ashgill. Picture: NSW Police

The individuals charged include a 44-year-old man arrested in Macquarie Fields, a 30-year-old man in Kiama, a 35-year-old in Cowra and a 54-year-old in St Marys.

All men have had court appearances in Campbelltown, Wollongong, Orange, and Penrith.

The men who faced court in Campbelltown, Orange and Penrith all appeared on Wednesday and were refused bail.

Police located and seized over half a kilogram of methylamphetamine, 750g of cannabis, two ounces of cocaine, 300 caps of heroin, gel blasters, ammunition, $20,000 in cash and a snake. Picture: NSW Police

The Kiama man will appear in Wollongong Local Court on Thursday.

Strike Force Ashgill was established in September 2024, with the combined efforts of local and state detectives to dismantle this alleged drug network.

Investigations are ongoing as police continue their crackdown on drug crime in the region.

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