Taskforce Falcon detectives have charged two people following an investigation into an alleged cocaine supply syndicate in Sydney's north west.
Strike Force Podal was established in July 2026 by detectives attached to State Crime Command's Taskforce Falcon, to investigate the alleged supply of prohibited drugs by a 35-year-old man and his associates.
Over the course of the investigation, detectives will allege the syndicate supplied 380g of cocaine with an estimated potential street value of almost $200,000.
Following inquiries, about 10am yesterday (Wednesday 28 October 2026) strike force detectives stopped a vehicle in Rouse Hill.
A 35-year-old man, 30-year-old woman and two children were inside the vehicle at the time.
During a search of the vehicle, police allegedly located 112g of cocaine – which an estimated value of $50,000 - inside a child's backpack.
The man and woman were arrested and taken to Riverstone Police Station.
About 12pm, strike force detectives – with assistance from Northwest Metropolitan Operations Support Group – executed a search warrant at a property in Box Hill, seizing items for forensic examination.
The 35-year-old man was charged with five counts of supply prohibited drug greater than indictable & less than commercial quantity, two counts of supply prohibited drug greater than small & less than indictable quantity, supply prohibited drug greater than commercial quantity and supply prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis.
He was refused bail to appear at Blacktown Local Court today (Thursday 29 October 2026).
The 30-year-old woman was charged with five counts of supply prohibited drug greater than indictable & less than commercial quantity, two counts of supply prohibited drug greater than small & less than indictable quantity, supply prohibited drug greater than commercial quantity and supply prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis.
She was granted conditional bail to appear at the same court on Monday 16 November 2026.
Anyone with information that may assist investigations into the supply of illicit drugs is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
