In August, detectives from the State Crime Command’s Drug and Firearms Squad formed Strike Force Mejum to investigate the supply of prohibited drugs across Sydney’s south-west.
During the searches, detectives allegedly seized more than $17,000 cash, approximately 1kg of methamphetamine, more than 400 grams of cocaine, 5 litres of Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), electronic devices, documentation, firearm parts, a knife and a luxury watch. The combined estimated potential street value of the drugs seized is more than $1 million.
All items seized will undergo further examination.
Two men aged 25 and 40, were charged with various drug offences, including supply prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis, supply prohibited drug more than large commercial quantity, supply prohibited drug more than commercial quantity, and deal with property proceeds of crime below $100,000 value.
A 47-year-old was charged with supply prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis (x4), organises or conducts or assists drug premises – first offence, deal with property proceeds of crime below $100,000 value, possess ammunition without holding licence or permit or authority, acquire etc pistol part – subject to prohibition order, possess prohibited drug, supply prohibited drug more than indictable amount and possess or use a prohibited weapon without permit.
