In December 2018, Strike Force Petal was formed to investigate and disrupt the supply of illicit drugs, including heroin and crystal methylamphetamine (‘ice’), in the Redfern area.
Following extensive inquiries, Strike Force Petal investigators, with the assistance of specialist tactical officers, executed search warrants at properties in Picnic Point, Lansvale, Guildford, Balmain and Redfern last Wednesday, with two men aged 32 and 33, and two women aged 25 and 38, arrested and taken to local police stations.
The 32-year-old Villawood man was charged with three counts of supplying prohibited drugs, two counts of supply prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis, knowingly direct activities of criminal group, and knowingly deal with proceeds of crime.
The 38-year-old Picnic Point woman was charged with supply more than commercial quantity of prohibited drug, and knowingly direct activities of criminal group.
The 33-year-old Redfern man was charged with 15 counts of supply prohibited drugs, participate criminal group contribute criminal activity, deal with property proceeds of crime, goods in personal custody suspected being stolen, and possess prescribed restricted substance.
The 25-year-old Guilford woman was charged with six counts of supply prohibited drugs, three counts of supply prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis, participate criminal group contribute criminal activity, and deal with property proceeds of crime.
Investigations under Strike Force Petal are continuing.
Four charged over heroin supply ring
POLICE have charged four people, including two from Picnic Point and Villawood, alleged to be members of a heroin-supplying syndicate known as the ‘City Boys’.
