Police raid uncovers cocaine, ammo, knuckledusters in Coomera man’s home

Police have found cocaine, ammo, testosterone and knuckledusters in a raid on a Gold Coast man’s home. READ WHAT HAPPENED IN COURT

A Coomera man has walked from court after police found cocaine, knuckledusters, ammunition and testosterone during a raid of his home.

Ryan John Lancaster pleaded guilty in the Southport Magistrates Court on Monday to eight charges, including possessing dangerous drugs and unlawful possession of weapons.

Five grams of cocaine, jars containing testosterone and a synthetic steroid, ammunition and knuckledusters where found in Ryan John Lancaster’s home. Picture: Facebook

Police found five grams of cocaine, jars containing testosterone and a synthetic steroid, ammunition and knuckledusters when they raided his Coomera home on January 5.

All of the drugs found were for personal use, the court was told.

Lancaster’s lawyer, Daniel McShane, said his client had no previous criminal history until a series of life events saw him become addicted to cocaine.

Mr McShane said the 25-year-old was hospitalised and forced to take a significant time off work in 2020 after he was hit by a car.

He suffered a neck injury, damaged meniscus, concussion and spent four days recovering in hospital, the court was told.

Ryan John Lancaster pleaded guilty to eight charges, including possessing dangerous drugs and unlawful possession of weapons. Picture: Facebook

“At this point, he is with a particular partner who certainly wasn’t a positive influence on my client. He then delves into the world of drugs,” Mr McShane said.

“At the time when police go and conduct this search warrant, it’s a significant wake-up call for him.

“He is captured by police in what I would submit is the lowest period of his life.”

Mr McShane said his client had turned his life around - had stopped using drugs and gained full-time employment at a motorcycle shop.

Several of Lancaster’s family members were in court to support him.

Taking into account his guilty plea and lack of criminal history, Magistrate Janice Crawford sentenced Lancaster to a two-year probation order.

All of the items were forfeited to police.

Convictions were recorded.

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