A 37-year-old man was arrested at Tea Gardens yesterday as part of an ongoing investigation into illicit drug supply on the Mid North Coast.
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In August, officers from Mid North Coast Police District established Strike Force Myanga to investigate the supply of prohibited drugs - primarily methylamphetamine (ice) - across the region.
A 42-year-old woman and 49-year-old man were subsequently charged with drugs and property offences as part of the investigation earlier this month.
During the arrest of the man, police located and seized more than $1300 cash, methylamphetamine and a knife.
Both the man and the woman remain before the courts.
Following further inquiries, investigators arrested a 37-year-old man during a vehicle stop at Myall Way, Tea Gardens at around 8am yesterday, November 17.
Officers seized 25 grams of methylamphetamine, cannabis and $1470 cash during a subsequent search of the vehicle.
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A short time later, strike force investigators executed two search warrants at homes at Hawks Nest, on the Mid Coast, and Barraganyatti, north of Kempsey, where officers seized further amounts of methylamphetamine , cannabis and prescription medication.
Officers also seized $4000 cash, prohibited weapons, mobile phones and two vehicles - a silver Subaru WRX STI and stolen Toyota Hilux.
All items seized will undergo further examination.
The man was taken to Raymond Terrace Police Station where he was been charged with 18 offences:
- Supply prohibited drug (x6);
- Supply prohibited drug (indictable quantity x7);
- Supply prohibited drug on an ongoing basis (x2);
- Knowingly deal with proceeds of crime;
- Possess prohibited drug; and
- Deal with property proceeds of crime.
Police will allege in court that the man has supplied more than 500g of methylamphetamine over a four-month period.
He was refused bail to appear at Raymond Terrace Local Court today.
Investigations under Strike Force Myanga are continuing.
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