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The Australian/NZ Drug Busts Mega-Thread Part Deux
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Ecstasy, Viagra seized during home search
Thursday, 03 September 2009 21:07
Investigators from the Drug Task Force arrested two men and seized ecstasy, Viagra and steroids during a search of a Nunawading house on Wednesday night.
Around three kilograms of a pink powder, believed to be used in the manufacture of ecstasy, 3000 ecstasy tablets, and quantities of steroids and Viagra were located when a search warrant was executed on the Cypress Avenue property around 10.30pm.
Two Nunawading men, a 21-year-old and 53-year-old, were arrested at the scene and taken to Glen Waverley Police Station for interview.
Both were questioned about possessing and trafficking commercial quantities of drugs of dependence.
The two men have been released pending summons.
Victoria Police
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$300,000 kava bust
NADJA HAINKE
September 6th, 2009
A MAN was busted with almost $300,000 worth of kava stuck in several garbage bags on Friday.
It is understood the drugs were on their way to be distributed in remote communities across the NT.
The 28-year-old man was travelling in his car along the Stuart Highway at Pine Creek when police randomly stopped the vehicle.
Superintendent of the Northern Operational Service Division Helen Braam said officers found rubbish bags with 294kg of kava in the back seat and rear of the car.
She said it was another example of an organised drug trafficking network aimed at exploiting people in remote communities.
"Police will continue to target these people who deliberately prey on vulnerable people in communities," she said.
"This is fantastic work by Pine Creek police and the substance abuse intelligence desk, which is a partnership between the Northern Territory police and FACHSIA."
The drug was packed into 14,700 individual deal bags.
Police arrested the man, who was taken to Katherine watchhouse where he remained last night. He is expected to appear in Darwin Magistrates Court on charges of drug possession tomorrow.
The drug bust comes only a week after police raided several homes in the Top End.
Four men and a woman will face court on drugs charges after officers seized cannabis, home-made hash cookies, ecstasy and amphetamine in the houses.
Police said the drug busts in Bees Creek, Humpty Doo and Karama were not connected. A 59-year-old woman and four men, aged 19, 20, 23 and 25, were charged.
NT News
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Drugs and guns seized in major police bust
3:33PM Wednesday Sep 09, 2009
Police today sounded an alarm about firearms in the drug trade after a number of guns were seized by Waikato police in a drug operation.
Several people face dozens of charges after an eight-month operation came to a climax yesterday.
"Disturbingly for police we again encountered people in possession of firearms and/or ammunition involved in illegal drug activity," said Detective Sergeant Steve Hudson of Te Kuiti CIB.
"Such activity puts not only the public at risk but police and offenders as well, as officers have to factor in the risk of firearms when planning how to deal with the problem."
A 47-year-old Putaruru man and his 42-year-old partner were arrested after police searched their property, off State Highway 1, yesterday.
"During the search officers discovered an indoor cannabis growing operation and recovered 105 cloned plants of varying maturity," Mr Hudson said.
A small amount of methamphetamine was also found.
"In addition, 27 firearms and a large supply of ammunition were seized," Mr Hudson said.
"The male owner of the property holds a firearms licence and his suitability in terms of retaining his licence will be a focus of follow up inquiries."
There were three pistols and several rifles and shotguns among the weapons seized.
The couple face multiple charges, including possession of cannabis for supply and cultivating cannabis. The woman was released on bail while the man was held in custody and is due to appear in Tokoroa District Court today.
Mr Hudson said yesterday's search followed earlier searches of King Country properties by police on Monday.
Six Otorohanga residents were also arrested, including three members of the same family. They face charges of selling cannabis, possessing cannabis for sale and offering to sell cannabis.
Those arrested include a man charged with possession of cannabis and cannabis oil for sale and the selling of both illicit drug items.
"The man was also charged with illegal possession of ammunition and utensils for the use of methamphetamine and cannabis," Mr Hudson said.
Two Otorohanga women also face drugs charges, both for possession of cannabis for supply, while one also faces charges of selling cannabis and offering the drug for sale.
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http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10596238
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Four face drug, neglect charges
10th September 2009
FOUR people accused of running a major Coffs Harbour drug syndicate are before the local court, facing a raft of charges including drug supply, manufacture and child neglect.
Two men and two women are alleged to have been part of the crime ring, which was run from homes in Boultwood and Vincent streets.
In February, police raided four homes, arresting eight adults.
While eight children were taken into the care of authorities.
Police will allege the accused ran an operation that swapped stolen goods for drugs, and that amphetamines were manufactured from a laboratory set up in one of the houses.
Five men and three women were charged by police with running the operation. While four of the accused have appeared before the local court.
Gregory John Lacey, 48, of Earl Street, is facing 24 charges including possession of stolen property and the manufacture and supply of prohibited drugs.
Robert Anthony Bourke, 49, of Boultwood Street, is charged with eight offences including drug possession, supplying a prohibited drug and three counts of possessing goods suspected of being stolen.
Amanda Lee Duggan, 28, of Boultwood Street, will answer to charges, including three counts of child neglect and three counts of exposing a child to drug use.
While Kempsey woman Kelly Harris, 33, will answer to five charges, including child neglect and exposing a child to the manufacture of drugs.
All four are yet to enter pleas, and will next reappear in court on September 29.
The crown will allege that police seized more than 700 stolen items during the raids, including laptop computers, mobile phones, bicycles, jewellery and musical instruments.
Coffs Coast Advocate
10th September 2009
FOUR people accused of running a major Coffs Harbour drug syndicate are before the local court, facing a raft of charges including drug supply, manufacture and child neglect.
Two men and two women are alleged to have been part of the crime ring, which was run from homes in Boultwood and Vincent streets.
In February, police raided four homes, arresting eight adults.
While eight children were taken into the care of authorities.
Police will allege the accused ran an operation that swapped stolen goods for drugs, and that amphetamines were manufactured from a laboratory set up in one of the houses.
Five men and three women were charged by police with running the operation. While four of the accused have appeared before the local court.
Gregory John Lacey, 48, of Earl Street, is facing 24 charges including possession of stolen property and the manufacture and supply of prohibited drugs.
Robert Anthony Bourke, 49, of Boultwood Street, is charged with eight offences including drug possession, supplying a prohibited drug and three counts of possessing goods suspected of being stolen.
Amanda Lee Duggan, 28, of Boultwood Street, will answer to charges, including three counts of child neglect and three counts of exposing a child to drug use.
While Kempsey woman Kelly Harris, 33, will answer to five charges, including child neglect and exposing a child to the manufacture of drugs.
All four are yet to enter pleas, and will next reappear in court on September 29.
The crown will allege that police seized more than 700 stolen items during the raids, including laptop computers, mobile phones, bicycles, jewellery and musical instruments.
Coffs Coast Advocate
Drivers drugs tested near Mildura
Posted Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:39am AEST
Police have tested 150 drivers for drugs in a two-day operation near Mildura.
A Sydney-based specialist drugs testing unit tested drivers on the Sturt Highway near Gol Gol on the New South Wales border on Tuesday night and again last night.
Senior Constable Dave Gardner says the units are mobile and regularly visit all parts of NSW.
He says of the 150 drivers drug tested in this operation, three gave preliminary positive tests to cannabis and their samples will be sent for further analysis.
"The illicit drugs that we test for are the speed group drugs, which of course encompasses ecstasy tablets, amphetamines, crystal meth, 'ice' and also cannabis," Senior Constable Gardner said.
"Often surprisingly it's the speed group drugs that are popping up but out here it seems to be cannabis that is the drug of choice."
ABC News
Posted Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:39am AEST
Police have tested 150 drivers for drugs in a two-day operation near Mildura.
A Sydney-based specialist drugs testing unit tested drivers on the Sturt Highway near Gol Gol on the New South Wales border on Tuesday night and again last night.
Senior Constable Dave Gardner says the units are mobile and regularly visit all parts of NSW.
He says of the 150 drivers drug tested in this operation, three gave preliminary positive tests to cannabis and their samples will be sent for further analysis.
"The illicit drugs that we test for are the speed group drugs, which of course encompasses ecstasy tablets, amphetamines, crystal meth, 'ice' and also cannabis," Senior Constable Gardner said.
"Often surprisingly it's the speed group drugs that are popping up but out here it seems to be cannabis that is the drug of choice."
ABC News
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