Surry Hills Region Enforcement Squad (RES) investigators have charged three people, seized $465,000 worth of 'ice' and $78,000 cash following an investigation into the supply of prohibited drugs across Sydney.
In May this year, detectives from Surry Hills RES established Strike Force Grundy to investigate the supply of prohibited drugs – mainly methylamphetamine (ice) – across Sydney.
Following extensive investigations, Surry Hills RES detectives executed four search warrants at homes at Croydon, Homebush, Lugarno, and a business at Homebush, from 11am yesterday (Wednesday 19 August 2020).
Investigators were assisted throughout the operation by the Central Metropolitan Region Operations Support Group (OSG), Bass Hill RES, Redfern RES, St George Police Area Command and the Rescue and Bomb Disposal Unit.
During the searches, police seized $78,000 cash and more than 620g of methylamphetamine (ice) – with an estimated potential street value of $465,000.
Officers also seized about 170g of cannabis, about 290g of unidentified powders, anabolic steroids, prescription medication and equipment consistent with the supply of prohibited drugs.
Mobile phones, electronic storage devices and documentation were also seized. All items will undergo further examination.
A 44-year-old woman was arrested at a home at Croydon and taken to Burwood Police Station.
She was charged with 16 offences including 11 counts of supply prohibited drug (indictable quantity), two counts of supply prohibited drug (large commercial quantity), supply prohibited drug (commercial quantity), possess prohibited drug and deal with proceeds of crime.
Police will allege in court that the woman was involved in the supply of nearly 800g of methylamphetamine – with an estimated potential street value of $600,000 – between May and August this year.
The woman was refused bail to appear at Burwood Local Court today (Thursday 20 August 2020).
A 28-year-old man was arrested at a home at Homebush and taken to Auburn Police Station, where he was charged with supply prohibited drug (indictable quantity).
He was granted strict conditional bail to appear at Burwood Local Court on Thursday 15 October 2020.
A 24-year-old man was arrested after returning to the Lugarno home during the search warrant and issued a Court Attendance Notice (CAN) for three counts of possess prohibited drug.
He is due to appear at the Downing Centre Local Court on Friday 13 November 2020.
Investigations by Surry Hills RES are continuing.
Anyone with information into the supply of prohibited drugs is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
