Investigation into commercial drug supply

A man is facing 36 alleged offences as police investigations continue into the supply of illicit drugs in the Newcastle and Central Coast areas.

Police from the Hunter Region Enforcement Squad – assisted by the Northern Domestic Violence High Risk Offender Team and Tuggerah Lakes Highway Patrol – stopped a vehicle at a service station in Warnervale at about 9am on Wednesday, May 28.

During a search of the vehicle, police allegedly located and seized approximately 1.157kg methylamphetamine, 6g of cannabis, electronics, and $15,370 in cash.

The 43-year-old male driver and his passenger, a 38-year-old woman, were arrested and taken to Wyong Police Station.

Soon after police executed a search warrant at a home in Stockton, where police allegedly located and seized approximately 130g methylamphetamine, a paintball rifle, ammunition, and $140,270 in cash.

The 43-year-old man was charged with 36 offences including supply prohibited drug greater than or equal to large commercial quantity, knowingly deal with proceeds of crime, possess ammunition without holding licence/permit/authority, and acquire ammunition subject to prohibition order.

The man was refused bail to appear before Wyong Local Court.

The woman was later released without charge.

Inquiries continue into the supply of illicit drugs in the Newcastle and Central Coast areas.