In October 2019, detectives from Brisbane Water Police District Drug Unit established Strike Force Oldaker to investigate the importation and supply of steroids in Erina and surrounding areas.
Two people, a man and a woman, have previously been charged and remain before the courts.
As a result of their inquiries, strike force detectives commenced an investigation into two aggravated break and enter offences, one on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at Wamberal, and a second on Friday, September 27, at Hamlyn Terrace.
Police will allege that at about 9:45pm on Friday, September 27, 2019, a group of men attended a Hamlyn Terrace home and assaulted a 24-year-old man outside, before entering the home and attempting to kidnap another person from inside.
They left the scene in a black Holden Commodore a short time later.
Following extensive inquiries, police arrested a 29-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman in West Gosford on Thursday, June 18.
Police will allege in court that the pair organised and had prior knowledge of the Hamlyn Terrace break and enter offence, and that the man was involved in the supply of almost 9kg of steroids.
They were taken to Gosford Police Station.
The 29-year-old man has been charged with 34 offences.
The 25-year-old woman has been charged with charged with armed robbery cause grievous bodily harm, attempt to detain for advantage in company, and attempt to acquire firearm.
Both were refused bail to appear at Newcastle Court on Friday, June 19.
Investigations under Strike Force Oldaker are ongoing with further arrests expected.
Source:
Press release, Jun 19
NSW Police Media