The Raptor Squad and Tuggerah Lakes Police have seized ammunition and drugs, and a man has been charged, following a vehicle stop at Gorokan and subsequent search of a San Remo property.
At about 12.30pm on Tuesday, May 9, police from Tuggerah Lakes Police District stopped a vehicle on Wallarah Rd, Gorokan.
During a subsequent search of the vehicle, police allegedly located and seized 23 MDMA capsules, 18 grams of cocaine, various steroids, a mobile phone and a round of ammunition.
A 23-year-old man was arrested at the scene and taken to Wyong Police Station where he was charged on three counts of possess prohibited drug, two counts of supply prohibited drug and acquire ammunition without permit.
Following inquiries, officers from the Raptor Squad and Tuggerah Lakes Police executed a search warrant at a property on Emu Dr, San Remo, about 6.25pm.
During a search of the property, police located and seized 50g of powder believed to be MDMA, a capsule containing MDMA, two rounds of ammunition, cannabis, 30ml of testosterone and mobile phones.
The man was charged with a further three offences including possessing firearms and acquiring ammunition without a permit.
He was also charged with police pursuit – not stop – drive recklessly, owner not disclose identity of driver/passenger, and drive motor vehicle during disqualification period, in relation to a pursuit alleged to have occurred on Thursday, April 13, at San Remo.
He was refused bail to appear before Wyong Local Court on Wednesday, May 10, when he was granted conditional bail to appear before the same court on Wednesday, May 24.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au
Source:
NSW Police