Three men will appear in court today charged after prohibited drugs, weapons and cash were seized during search warrants across Sydney yesterday.
In October last year, officers from Sydney City Police Area Command established Strike Force Fresno to investigate the large commercial supply of methylamphetamine across NSW.
During the course of the operation, police seized 280g of methylamphetamine, with an estimated potential street value of $207,000.
Following extensive inquiries, strike force investigators, assisted by specialist police from Surry Hills Region Enforcement Squad and the South West Metropolitan Region Operation Support Group, executed three search warrants in Drummoyne, Fairfield and Lane Cove yesterday (Wednesday 6 January 2020).
During the searches, police seized 28g of cocaine, with an estimated potential street value of $12,600 and 53 vials of testosterone, with an estimated potential street value of $10,000.
Police also seized a Glock 17 pistol, ammunition, handcuffs, an electronic stun device, butterfly knife, knuckle dusters, $12,000 cash, mobile phones and other items consistent with supply of prohibited drugs.
Three men – aged 24, 26 and 34 – were arrested during the search warrants.
The 26-year-old man was arrested at Fairfield and taken to Auburn Police Station where he was charged with two counts of supply prohibited drug (commercial), two counts of supply prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis, three counts of drive motor vehicle during disqualification period, possess unauthorised pistol, and two counts of possess or use a prohibited weapon without permit.
The 24-year-old man was arrested at Drummoyne and taken to Day Street Police Station where he was charged with commercial drug supply, possess prohibited drug and deal with property proceeds of crime.
The 34-year-old Enmore man was arrested at Lane Cove North and taken to Day Street Police Station where he was charged with take part supply prohibited drug (indictable).
All three men were refused bail to appear before Parramatta Local Court today (Thursday 7 January 2021).
Inquiries continue.
Anyone with information about the supply of prohibited drugs is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
