Strike Force Seasoned investigators have charged a man after he allegedly threw pot plants at mounted police officers during an unauthorised protest in the Sydney CBD last month.
As investigations by Strike Force Seasoned continue, officers executed a search warrant at a unit at Queenscliff just before 7.30am today (Tuesday 31 August 2021).
During the search, officers seized prohibited drugs including LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide), ketamine, cannabis and magic mushrooms (psilocybin).
A 19-year-old man was arrested and taken to Manly Police Station, where he was charged with riot, throw missile at police officer at public disorder (no actual bodily harm), not comply with noticed direction re s 7/8/9 - COVID-19, two counts of supply prohibited drug (indictable quantity) and two counts of possess prohibited drug.
Police will allege in court that the man threw pot plants at mounted police officers during an unauthorised protest in Sydney CBD last month.
He was refused bail to appear at Manly Local Court today.
Investigations under Strike Force Seasoned are continuing.
Police continue to appeal to the community to report suspected breaches of any public health order or behaviour which may impact on the health and safety of the community by contacting Crime Stoppers: on 1800 333 000 or via https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
