Crime

Six people charged after $300k worth of drugs seized from NSW properties

Six people have been charged after $300,000 worth of drugs was allegedly seized from homes in New South Wales.

The police operation began in September 2023, with five arrests made in the western and northern regions following vehicle stops and search warrants.

Over 600g of methylamphetamine was found during the raids, as well as cocaine, cash, unauthorised prescription medication, drug paraphernalia, and electronic devices.

The police operation began in September 2023, with five arrests made in the Western and Northern regions following vehicle stops and search warrants. (NSW Police Force)

Combined, the drugs held an estimated street value of $312,000.

More recently, police executed three search warrants in Willott Close, Blackett Close, and McGrath Street, Bathurst at 9am yesterday.

A 53-year-old man was arrested and charged with supplying a prohibited drug.

He was refused bail and will appear in Bathurst Local Court today.

Five others, arrested and charged in September, remain before the courts.

Combined, the drugs held an estimated street value of $312,000. (NSW Police Force)

Chifley Police District Detective Inspector Geoff Kendall said police will keep working to drugs off the streets

“The harm caused by these prohibited substances to local communities cannot be understated,” Kendall said.

“Police work with the community to proactively pursue anyone suspected of supplying prohibited drugs and disrupt the associated criminal activities which impact on the people of Bathurst and surrounding areas.”

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