He was one of two men charged after police allegedly seized six vehicles, a firearm, $83,000 cash and $1.6 million worth of cocaine and ‘ice’, following an investigation into the supply of prohibited drugs.
Strike Force Kara was formed last November to investigate and target the supply of prohibited drugs within the Greater Sydney region.
A 28-year-old man was arrested outside a unit complex at Belmore last Wednesday afternoon and when he and his belongings were searched, police allegedly seized more than 1kg of cocaine, with an estimated potential street value of $360,000.
A short time later, search warrants were issued at properties at Belmore, Carlton and Peakhurst. When officers entered the unit at Belmore, a 36-year-old man allegedly attempted to flee the property by jumping over a balcony but was arrested following a brief foot pursuit.
Both men were charged with supply prohibited drug (large commercial quantity), knowingly deal with proceeds of crime and possess or use a prohibited weapon without permit.
During the searches, officers allegedly seized $76,000 cash, a money counter, an electronic stun device, an extendable baton, designer watches and electronic devices.
They also allegedly seized 2.2kg of cocaine with an estimated potential street value of $880,000, as well as six vehicles, including a white Toyota Rav 4 and a Ford Raptor utility.
In a search of the Toyota, police allegedly seized 443g of methylamphetamine (ice), a pistol, ammunition and a mobile phone. The estimated potential street value of the ‘ice’ seized is nearly $400,000.
In a search of the Ford, officers seized a flick knife, extendable baton and a mobile phone.
Seize drug worth $1.6m, cash, six cars, weapons
A MAN who allegedly attempted to evade police by jumping over the balcony of a Belmore unit, was arrested after a short chase.