Man to face court over drug supply charge in Newcastle

A man will face court today after he was allegedly found in possession of a number of pills, NSW Police say.

Police were called to a licensed premises on Wharf Road, Newcastle, about 10.30pm yesterday, where they spoke to a 20-year-old at the location and seized 60 pills believed to be ecstasy.

The man was arrested and taken to Waratah Police Station where he was charged with supply prohibited drug.

He was refused bail and will appear in Newcastle Bail Court today.

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