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Arrests over drug supply with haul worth $250,000

April 5, 2022

TWO men from Milperra and Bass Hill have been charged following an investigation into the large-scale supply of prohibited drugs in the south-west.

The 31-year-old and 23-year-old were among four men charged after homes at Milperra, Bass Hill, Guildford and Merrylands, were raided by investigators from Strike Force Turquoise, which was formed in February to investigate the large-scale supply of methylamphetamine in south-west Sydney.
As part of those investigations, officers allegedly seized more than 400g of methylamphetamine between October 2021 and April 2022, with a potential estimated street value of more than $250,000.
At Milperra, police allegedly seized $42,000 cash, cannabis, electronic items and luxury goods including clothing, jewellery, watches and handbags.
The occupant, a 31-year-old man was charged with knowingly direct activities of a criminal group, supply prohibited drug – large commercial quantity, two counts of supply prohibited drug – commercial quantity, supply prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis, two counts of possess prohibited drug, possess/attempt to, prescribed restricted substance, and two counts of knowingly deal with proceeds of crime.
At Bass Hill, police allegedly seized 90g of cocaine, 18g of oxycodone, 18g of cannabis, prescription medication, vials of steroids, cash and electronic items.
The occupant, a 23-year-old man was charged with two counts of supply prohibited drug – indictable, four counts of possess prohibited drug, possess/attempt to, prescribed restricted substance, and deal with property proceeds of crime.
Police also allegedly seized $10,000 cash, methylamphetamine, cannabis, LSD and electronic items at the two other homes.
A 19-year-old man was charged with participate in criminal group contribute criminal activity, supply prohibited drug – large commercial quantity, two counts of supply prohibited drug – commercial quantity, supply prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis, four counts of possess prohibited drug, possess/attempt to, prescribed restricted substance, two counts of knowingly deal with proceeds of crime, and supply prohibited drug, while a 40-year-old man was charged with two counts of possess prohibited drug.