Sutherland detectives began an investigation into the ongoing supply of cocaine using a ‘dial-a-dealer’ type delivery service in August.
The investigation led police to raid homes in Padstow, Menai, and Thirlmere.
During the searches police allegedly seized 272.5g of cocaine, 33g of MDMA, 300g of cannabis, $130,000 in Australian currency, approximately $400,000 in luxury watches, $340,000 in vehicles, $95,000 in trail bikes, and a gel blaster. The drugs have an estimated potential street value of $110,000.
A 23-year-old from Panania was charged with supply prohibited drug large commercial quantity, knowingly deal with proceeds of crime, knowingly direct activities of criminal group and supply prohibited drug on an ongoing basis; a 28-year-old from Padstow was charged with supply prohibited drug large commercial quantity, knowingly deal with proceeds of crime, knowingly direct activities of criminal group, possess DECCD to commit etc serious criminal activity, deal with property proceeds of crime less than $100,000, and supply prohibited drug more than indictable and less than commercial quantity; and a 23-year-old from Menai was charged with of supply prohibited drug more than indictable and less than commercial quantity, knowingly deal with proceeds of crime, participate criminal group contribute criminal activity, and supply prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis.
The other include a 23-year-old charged with supply prohibited drug large commercial quantity, supply prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis, knowingly deal with proceeds of crime, knowingly direct activities of criminal group and fail to comply digital evidence access order direction; a 24-year-old charged with two counts of supply prohibited drug more than indictable and less than commercial quantity, supply prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis, possess unregistered firearm – pistol, acquire etc pistol – subject to firearms prohibition order, and knowingly deal with proceeds of crime; and a 35-year-old charged with supply prohibited drug commercial quantity, supply prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis, knowingly deal with proceeds of crime, participate criminal group contribute criminal activity and supply prohibited drug more than indictable and less than commercial quantity.
Six charged over ‘dial-a-dealer’
THREE men from Panania, Padstow and Menai are among six charged for their alleged role in a cocaine syndicate operating in the Sutherland Shire.