Two men have been charged with alleged commercial drug supply offences following a vehicle stop near Taree last night.
About 8.15pm (Tuesday 24 February 2026), officers attached to Manning/Great Lakes Police District stopped a vehicle northbound on the Pacific Highway near Taree.
During a search of the vehicle, police allegedly located and seized approximately 1.25kg cocaine, with an estimated potential street value of $469,000.
Two men - aged 30 and 36 - were arrested and taken to Taree Police Station.
The younger man was charged with supply prohibited drug (greater than or equal to large commercial quantity), and deal with property proceeds of crime (less than $100,000).
The older man was charged with supply prohibited drug (greater than or equal to large commercial quantity), and drive motor vehicle while licence suspended - second offence.
They were both refused bail to appear before Bail Division Court 1 today (Wednesday 25 February 2026), where they were formally refused bail to appear before Taree Local Court on Tuesday 28 April 2026.
