Police targeted drugs in a two day operation across the Brisbane Water Local Area Command over the weekend as part of Operation Fortitude, NSW Police say.
On Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 January 2017, a high profile police operation was held targeting drugs and licensing enforcement at Terrigal, Gosford and Erina.
Throughout the operation police were assisted by a drug detection dog.
Brisbane Water Local Area Commander, Superintendent Danny Sullivan said Operation Fortitude was established by police to combat alcohol related crime and antisocial behaviour.
"As part of the latest phase of Operation Fortitude we engaged the assistance of a police drug detection dog and handler.
"This operation continues and I assure anyone who has the intention of acting illegally or being antisocial in the future that they will be identified, arrested and charged.
"As people enjoy their leisure time in this beautiful part of NSW we do not want individuals or groups, causing problems. I can assure you that this operation will continue across the command," Superintendent Sullivan said.
On Saturday evening a 31-year-old man was detected for possessing ammunition and breaching a firearms prohibition order. He was refused bail to appear at Gosford Local Court today.
On Sunday a 30-year-old man was arrested and charged with drug supply and dealing with the proceeds of crime. He was refused bail to appear at Gosford local Court today.
The operation saw three people detected for possessing drugs, one for breaching an AVO and two for breaching bail. Two people were detected for offensive behaviour
Twenty nine people were searched during the operation while three vehicles were also examined by police.
Officers conducted 15 business inspections while nine move on directions were issued.
Anyone with information about illegal or antisocial behaviour is urged to contact Brisbane Water Police of Crime Stoppers.
