DRUG DISTRIBUTORS DISRUPTED

Crime Stoppers received information relating to a POI being involved in drug distribution. Police commenced investigations into the supply of prohibited drug. Based off Crime Stoppers information and other factors, a search was conducted the premises, where a substantial amount of heroin, methylamphetamine & cannabis with an estimated street value of $85,000 along with $12,870 in cash. 1 person was charged with drug supply offences.

Drug Factory Shut Down

Information was received relating to a factory being used for drug manufacturing. As a result of the information, police attended the location and located a large-scale indoor cultivation set up. Police located the factory to be a grow room and contained a total of 1371 cannabis sativa plants. Estimated street value seized $2,742,000.

ILLEGAL USE OF FIREARMS

Crime Stoppers received information regarding the use of firearms at a nominated location. As a direct result of this information, local police attended and spoke with the resident. The resident made admissions to the illegal use of firearms and incorrect storage and as a result was charged with firearm related offences.

PROHIBITED DRUG SUPPLIER

Crime Stoppers received information relating to a male person being actively involved in the supply of prohibited drugs within New South Wales. As a result of the investigation, police applied for a search warrant which was granted and executed. Police seized a substantial amount of methylamphetamine with an estimated street value of $117,036. The nominated male person was arrested and charged with several serious drug related offences.

YOUTH IN POSSESSION OF FIREARMS

Information was received at Crime Stoppers relating to a Young Person being in possession of a firearm.  As a direct results of the Crime Stoppers information, Police attended the nominated home address.   The Young Person admitted to possession and produced a replica firearm and pellets that were seized.  The Young Person was dealt with under the Young Offenders Act.

DRUG DRIVING OFFENCE

Crime Stoppers received information relating a person of interest committing traffic offences whilst under the influence of prohibited drugs. As a result of the police investigation, several arrests and charges were made in relation to the nominated offences.  Police also applied for a search warrant which was granted and executed. Police located a substantial amount of Methylamphetamine along with other prohibited drugs with an estimated street value of $282, 000. Several people were arrested and charged with the relevant drug offences.

SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGE

A male person entered a convenience store an approached a female employee at which point he sexually touched her.   As a result of a media release, Crime Stoppers has received numerous contacts which has identified the male person of interest and his residential address.  Police have attended the nominated address and arrested the male suspect.  He was charged with one sexual assault related offence.