The Australian/NZ Drug Busts Mega-Thread Part Deux

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Two people charged, illicit and restricted drugs seized - Walgett
Saturday, 25 Jul 2009 05:35am

A two-month covert operation targeting drug supply in the Walgett area, in the state’s north-west, has resulted in the arrest of a man and woman.

In late May, detectives from Castlereagh Local Area Command established Strike Force Yuille to investigate the distribution of cannabis, amphetamines and restricted prescription medications.

During the covert investigation police will allege they seized quantities of illicit and restricted drugs.

As a result of their inquiries, investigators executed search warrants simultaneously at two residences in Warrena and Dewhurst Streets about 3.30pm yesterday (Friday 24 July).

A number of substances were located in each of the two homes and seized for forensic examination. Police will also allege they seized drug paraphernalia and ammunition.

A 31-year-old man and 35-year-old woman were arrested and taken to Walgett Police Station where they were questioned by Strike Force detectives.

The woman was subsequently charged with five counts of supply prohibited drug, and one count each of goods in custody, possess prohibited drug and possess ammunition without holding licence.

The man was charged with one count each of ongoing supply of a prohibited drug, knowingly take part in supply of prohibited drug and goods in custody.

They were both refused bail to appear in Walgett Local Court this morning.

Inspector Tony Mureau, Castlereagh LAC Crime Manager, said yesterday’s arrests would impact on the availability of illicit drugs in the area.

“Our investigations are ongoing, but we believe this operation will reduce the availability of illicit and restricted prescription drugs in the area,” Inspector Mureau said.

“The help of the public is important and we urge members of the community to come forward if they have any information about the use, supply or manufacture of illicit substances.”

Information can be provided by contacting your local police station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Callers can remain anonymous and information will be treated in the strictest confidence.

http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/news/l...nb3YuYXUlMkZtZWRpYSUyRjcxMjUuaHRtbCZhbGw9MQ==

 

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Teenager charged over stash of magic mushrooms and cannabis

Nicole Cox, police reporter

July 25, 2009 10:00am

A TEENAGER has been charged after police allegedly uncovered a stash of "magic mushrooms" and cannabis during a routine traffic stop in Gosnells.

Officers made the alleged discovery after pulling over a Ford Falcon at the intersection of Albany and Tonkin highways at 2pm on Friday

Police will allege that during a search of the vehicle and the 19-year-old driver, they discovered cannabis and four bags of ``magic mushrooms'', an hallucinogenic drug.

More cannabis and ``magic mushrooms'' were later found by police during a search of an Armadale house.

A 19-year-old man, from Armadale, has been charged with possessing cannabis with intent to sell or supply, possessing a prohibited drug with intent to sell or supply and possessing a smoking utensil.

He is due to appear in Armadale Magistrates Court on Friday.

Perth Now

 

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Three men face cocaine trafficking charges

22 Jul 09 @ 05:48pm by Shireen Khalil

THREE men, including a 43-year-old Haberfield man, were arrested by Australian Federal Police last Friday and charged with offences related to the planned purchase of $500,000 worth of cocaine.

It will be alleged in court that a 40-year-old Fairfield man and a 40-year-old Greenacre man were planning to buy 5kg of cocaine, at $US90,000 per kilogram, until disrupted by AFP agents on Friday morning.

The two men were arrested at a business premises in Camperdown and police allegedly seized $340,000 at the site.

A 43-year-old Haberfield man was arrested at a business premises in Five Dock and will face drug trafficking charges.

The men were due to appear at Parramatta Local Court on Saturday morning.

The maximum penalty for attempting to possess cocaine is life imprisonment.

Inner West Courier

 

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Double detection of heroin hidden in shoes

Sunday, 26 July 2009

This is a joint media release between the AFP and Customs

Two Singaporean men will appear in Parramatta Local Court today charged with importing heroin into Australia concealed inside their shoes.

The men, aged 27 and 38, were stopped by Customs and Border Protection officers for questioning and examination after they arrived at Sydney International Airport on a flight from Kuala Lumpur yesterday (25 July).

An x-ray of the men's shoes revealed anomalies in the base of both pairs.

Presumptive testing indicated a positive result for heroin.

The Australian Federal Police will allege in court that each man was concealing approximately 300 grams of a white powder, believed to be heroin, inside his shoes.

Further forensic testing will confirm the exact weight and purity of the substance.

Both men were charged with importing a marketable quantity of a border controlled drug contrary to section 307.2 of the Criminal Code Act 1995.

The maximum penalty for this offence is 25 years imprisonment and/or a $550,000 fine.

AFP

 

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Bail refused for drugs accused

Two people arrested and charged with drugs offences after a police raid in Walgett have been refused bail.

The 31-year-old man and 35-year-old woman were arrested on Friday afternoon, when police raided their Warren and Dewhurst Street homes.

Officers allegedly found illicit and prescription drugs, as well as ammunition.

The raids were the culmination of a two-month covert operation targeting drug supply in the region.

The two faced the Walgett Local Court on Saturday, where they were refused bail.

The matter will be dealt with again tomorrow.

ABC News

Previous report

 

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House attack victim arrested on drug, gun charges

Posted Sun Jul 26, 2009 12:23pm AEST

A man whose house was shot at up to 40 times yesterday morning has been arrested for various drug and firearm offences.

Police searched the house on Bond Avenue at Burton and allegedly found a loaded 9mm handgun and a large amount of illicit drugs.

Police will claim the man is linked to an outlaw bikie gang and say he has not been cooperating with their inquiries.

He will face the Elizabeth Magistrate's Court tomorrow.

The gunman is still at large.

ABC News

 

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Two to front court over drug lab

Two men are due to appear in Wollongong Local Court today after the discovery of an illegal drug laboratory at Mt St Thomas.

Police yesterday executed a search warrant on a house in Gladstone Avenue and allegedly found a large amount of chemicals for manufacturing 'ice' and speed.

A 40-year-old man and an 18-year-old were arrested and later charged with manufacturing a prohibited drug.

Inspector Brian Wyver from Wollongong police says the charges come after a investigation into drug activities in the area.

"Our drug squad, along with the state crime squad, have ongoing investigations into the manufacture and distribution of illegal drugs into the Illawarra area and this is part of that investigation," he said.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/07/28/2638602.htm?site=illawarra

 

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NSW man found with drugs, cash at Perth Airport

July 28, 2009 - 11:29AM

A 21-year-old NSW man has been charged with drug possession and unlawful possession of currency after being arrested at Perth Airport.

The Cabramatta man was allegedly found to be carrying about 90 grams of methamphetamine, about 1.5 grams of heroin and around $14,000 in Australian currency after being detected by an Australian Federal Police currency and drug dog yesterday.

Another $30,000 was allegedly found in the possession of the man's two travelling companions.

The 21-year-old is scheduled to appear in Perth Magistrates Court today.

The two other men were detained but released without charge pending further investigation.

The maximum penalty for the charges faced by the man is 25 years imprisonment and/or a $100,000 fine.

"This arrest serves as a reminder to Australian domestic drug couriers that they will also face charges as a result of the currency and drug detection capabilities of the AFP at airports," an AFP spokesperson said.

http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/nsw-man-found-with-drugs-cash-at-perth-airport-20090728-dzls.html

 

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Associate of Rebels OMCG charged with drug offences — Noraville
Tuesday, 28 Jul 2009 08:49am

An alleged associate of an Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG) is due to face a Central Coast court today on drugs charges following a raid on a house yesterday.

Tuggerah Lakes Anti-Theft Unit officers and local detectives last night raided a residence in Birriga Road, Noraville, following inquiries into the supply of illicit drugs

Police forced entry to the home about 10.30pm and will allege during a search of the house they located a quantity of amphetamines and cannabis, as well as a sum of cash.

Officers also seized drug paraphernalia, an extendable baton and compound bow.

A 31-year-old man was arrested at the house and taken to The Entrance Police Station where he was questioned by investigators.

He is alleged to be an associate of the Rebels OMCG.

Overnight the man was charged with two counts of possess prohibited drug and one count each of supply prohibited drug and possess prohibited weapon without permit.

He was refused bail and is due to face Wyong Local Court this morning.

http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/news/l...nb3YuYXUlMkZtZWRpYSUyRjcxNzQuaHRtbCZhbGw9MQ==

 

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Marijuana bust in exclusive Melbourne suburb

A police officer checks the marijuana haul after a raid on a Malvern home. Photo: Tim Young


Thomas Hunter
July 28, 2009 - 1:46PM

More than 200 cannabis plants have been seized in simultaneous drug raids at homes in an exclusive Melbourne suburb and in the city’s outer north-east.

Police seized 125 cannabis plants from a house in Wheatland Road, Malvern and a further 86 from a house in Pioneer Road, Yarrambat.

Police said they uncovered ‘‘elaborate’’ hydroponic set-ups at both addresses and described the operation as ‘‘sophisticated and well-organised’’.
Massive drug bust in Malvern

Police recover a large amount of marijuana following morning raids.

“The cannabis located appeared to be of a very high quality,’’ Senior Constable Stephen Haralabakos of the Diamond Valley DTU said.

“This morning’s raids will have a direct impact on drug trafficking in both areas.”

A Victoria Police spokeswoman said a Malvern man and Yarrambat woman, both aged 41, are in custody and being questioned.

No charges have yet been laid.

http://www.theage.com.au/national/marijuana-bust-in-exclusive-melbourne-suburb-20090728-dz54.html

 

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theres also another report , look at the size of the buds -->

Joint raid lands 200 cannabis plants

Police have seized in excess of 200 cannabis plants as part of a joint drug investigation in Malvern and Yarrambat on Tuesday morning.

Officers from the Diamond Valley Divisional Tasking Unit (DTU), assisted by the Melbourne Regional Response Unit and Greensborough Response Unit, executed simultaneous search warrants at residential addresses in Wheatland Road, Malvern and Pioneer Road in Yarrambat around 7.30am.

The officers located what is believed to be a sophisticated hydroponic set-up and seized 86 cannabis plants at the Yarrambat property.

An elaborate set-up also believed to be used for the cultivation of cannabis was uncovered at the Malvern property, with police seizing 125 plants.

A 41-year-old Malvern man and a 41-year-old Yarrambat woman were arrested at the Yarrambat premises and are currently assisting police with enquiries.

Senior Constable Stephen Haralabakos of the Diamond Valley DTU said the enterprise appeared to be sophisticated and well organised.

"The cannabis located appeared to be of a very high quality. This morning's raids will have a direct impact on drug trafficking in both areas."

http://www.3aw.com.au/joint-raid-lands-200-cannabis-plants/20090728-dzlh.html

 

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Police find 1000 ecstasy tablets in kid's bike tyres

Nicole Cox, police reporter

July 28, 2009 01:00pm

ONE THOUSAND ecstasy tablets worth $50,000 have been found by police, stashed inside the tyres of a child's bike aboard an interstate truck.

Police intercepted the road train on Great Eastern Highway, Wundowie, in the eastern Hills, at 11.45am on Friday. It had been enroute from Newcastle to Perth.

A check of the truck's cargo revealed a child's bike, enclosed in a box, that had not been declared on the manifest, which included mining equipment and machinery.

Police examined the box and the child's bike and discovered four packets of ecstasy tablets concealed inside the two tyres.

Sergeant Brendon Shanahan, officer-in-charge of Wundowie police station, said police were investigating whether the illegal consignment was part of a bigger drug trafficking syndicate.

``It's quite a sophisticated way of concealing drugs,'' Sgt Shanahan told reporters today.

``Going on the pure quantitiy of ecstasy seized, it would be part of an organised criminal network.''

The WA Organised Crime Squad had been called in to investigate, along with New South Wales Police.

``Information is at hand that the heavy vehicle industry is utilised in the importation of illicit drugs into Western Australia,'' Sgt Shanahan said.

``That being the case, we do turn our attention to heavy vehicles or trucks and their manifest to detect illicit drugs.''

The drivers, a man from Newcastle and and a man from Perth, were arrested and interviewed by police, but were released without charge. Investigations are continuing.

``It would appear . . . that the drugs were put onto the truck without the knowledge of the drivers,'' he said.

http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,27574,25847756-2761,00.html

 

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One thousand ecstasy tablets worth $50 grand?

Who the fuck pays $50 a pill wholesale?

For crying out loud

 

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Police seize $80k drug haul in Canberra home

Posted 2 hours 15 minutes ago
Updated 2 hours 16 minutes ago

ACT Policing has seized $80,000 worth of drugs from a Canberra house.

Police found 150 grams of uncut ice, valued at $70,000, $10,000 worth of cannabis and $25,000 in cash in the Mawson home.

Police arrested a 22-year-old man, who will appear in court later today on drugs, trafficking and possession of stolen property charges.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/07/28/2638773.htm

 

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Drug house raid uncovers 200 pot plants

July 30, 2009



A MAN has been arrested following a raid on an alleged drug house containing more than 200 cannabis plants worth close to half a million dollars, police estimate.

The plants were found growing in four separate rooms in a house at Parkland Road, Carlingford, in Sydney's west, about 10.30am (AEST) yesterday.

Police estimate they have a potential street value of $420,000.

A 47-year-old man was arrested when he arrived at the property late yesterday afternoon.

He was taken to Castle Hill Police Station and charged with numerous offences including cultivating a prohibited plant (large commercial) and driving while disqualified.

Bail was refused for him to appear at Parramatta local court today.

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25856278-12377,00.html

 

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Road toll drives truckie to drugs

Thursday, July 30, 2009

© The Cairns Post



A TRUCKIE busted with 65 ecstasy pills in the glove box of his prime-mover said he took the drug to de-stress after seeing "a lot of carnage" on the road.

Casey James Richards, 42, was sentenced in Cairns Supreme Court yesterday to one year’s jail wholly suspended for four years after pleading guilty to possessing a dangerous drug.

Richards, who was arrested in Ingham on January 19 last year, had intended to take the pills to "chill out" at home, the court heard.


The court heard he initially told police the pills, containing 4.095g of pure ecstasy and valued at $1100, must have been left there by hitchhikers.

http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2009/07/30/55041_local-news.html

 

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Tip off leads cops to drugs

Henry Tuttiett

Thursday, July 30, 2009

© The Cairns Post

Seized: Police arrested a man after seizing drugs in raids at Bungalow yesterday

POLICE found a "substantial quantity" of drugs at Bungalow yesterday after raiding two homes.

Drug squad officers raided an Aumuller St address acting on a tip off, and were later led to another home nearby.

Far Northern Region Drug Squad Acting Det Sen-Sgt Gary Hunter said police found what was believed to be methamphetamine and cannabis at the homes.

He said sniffer dogs were called to the scene after the initial raid to help police find the illegal substances.

"Assistance was provided by the Australian Customs and Border Protection dog unit," he said.

Cash was also seized by police in the raid.

Sen-Sgt Hunter said he was not in a position to say how much of each drug had been found, but said the quantity was "substantial".

No charges have been laid in relation to the seizure but two men were interviewed by police yesterday.

Sen-Sgt Hunter said police investigations into the drugs and the two men would continue today.

The raid comes a day after police confirmed they found an Uzi gun in another drug raid at White Rock on Monday.

In that raid, police seized about 50g of speed, 300 pills suspected to be ecstasy, about $3000 cash and the Uzi.

It was only the second time a gun of its kind had been found in Queensland.

http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2009/07/30/54971_local-news.html

 

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^^^^ LOL

Funny how quickly he changed his tune

Lucky thing he had no priors.

 

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^^

Excuse me ... is that an UZI ??

LOL

 

[mushi mushi 88]

Two UZIs within a week.... Now that's a pretty good effort.

I wonder if these people associate with the same people...?