Drug arrest in Homebush apartments nets over $8 million in meth, heroin and a Glock pistol
Two men were taken into custody after a drug bust by NSW police that netted a staggering amount of prohibited substances and a gun.
One man will face court today after being charged by Organised Crime Squad detectives for allegedly possessing over $8 million worth of prohibited drugs found during a search in Homebush yesterday.
At about 1pm on Sunday, detectives from the State Crime Command’s Organised Crime Squad – with assistance from the Tactical Operations Unit and Public Order & Riot Squad – executed two search warrants at units on Nipper Street, Homebush.
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Detectives estimate the street value of the drugs seized to be worth approximately $8 million.
Two men – aged 25 and 32 – were arrested at the properties and taken to Auburn Police Station.
The 25-year-old was charged with dealing with property proceeds of crime less than $100,000, using/supplying/acquiring/possessing a defaced firearm, possessing ammunition without holding a licence/permit/authority, possessing an unregistered firearm pistol, possessing an unauthorised pistol, supplying prohibited drug large commercial quantity, supply prohibited drug commercial quantity, two counts of supply prohibited drug and possess prohibited drug.
The 32-year-old was released without charge.
The 25-year-old was refused bail to appear before Burwood Local Court on Monday.
Investigations continue and if you have any information please contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.
