Taskforce Falcon detectives have charged three men and seize $16 million worth in drugs following an investigation into an alleged drug supply syndicate in Sydney's west.
In June 2025, detectives attached to State Crime Command's Taskforce Falcon commenced an investigation under Strike Force Duncan into the alleged organised supply of prohibited drugs and firearms for Organised Crime Networks (OCNs).
About 6am on Thursday 15 October 2026, strike force detectives – with assistance from Raptor Squad – executed a search warrant at a property in Glendenning.
During the search, police allegedly seized three buckets containing 45.4 litres of liquid methylamphetamine and 5.6kg of crystal methylamphetamine, with an estimated potential street value of $15.4 million. Officers also located 48 rounds of ammunition at the property.
A 38-year-old man was arrested and taken to Mt Druitt Police Station, where he was charged with:
- Supply prohibited drug greater than large commercial quantity,
- Possess prohibited drug, and
- Possess ammunition without holding licence/permit/authority.
He was refused bail and appeared before Mt Druitt Local Court the same day.
Following further extensive inquiries, about 6.30am yesterday (Tuesday 27 October 2026), strike force detectives – with assistance from Raptor Squad – executed a search warrant at a property in Rooty Hill.
During the search, police allegedly seized about 60g of methylamphetamine and electronic devices.
Two men were arrested and taken to Mt Druitt Police Station.
A 46-year-old man from St Clair was charged with:
- Supply prohibited drug greater than large commercial quantity,
- Found on/entering/leaving drug premises, and
- Fail to comply with digital evidence access order direction.
A second 46-year-old man from St Johns Park was charged with:
- Supply prohibited drug greater than indictable and less than commercial quantity,
- Supply unregistered firearm (pistol), and
- Found on/entering/leaving drug premises.
Both men were refused bail to appear before Mt Druitt Local Court today (Wednesday 28 October 2026).
At 7.10am yesterday, strike force detectives – with assistance from Raptor Squad – executed a crime scene warrant at a property in St Clair.
During a search of the property, police allegedly seized a further 28g of methylamphetamine, as well as equipment and chemicals suspected of being used to manufacture illicit drugs.
About 9am yesterday, police executed a crime scene warrant in Minchinbury, where officers uncovered an allegedly inactive clandestine laboratory.
The Drug and Firearms Squad's Chemical Operations and Diversion Team assisted in examining each scene.
Investigations under Strike Force Duncan remain ongoing.
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