Police have arrested a man allegedly responsible for a crime spree across Lake Macquarie and Newcastle in recent months.
The 31-year-old was stopped on Minmi Road, Fletcher, yesterday, where officers say they found stolen items, methylamphetamine, and housebreaking tools.
The man is alleged to have broken into two businesses on Pendlebury Road, Cardiff, including charity service, Survivors R Us, stealing laptops, iPads, power tools, and other industrial equipment.
He’s also alleged to have been involved in several property offences before Christmas in the Newcastle area.
The 31-year-old from Birmingham Gardens has been charged with 10 offences, including;
– Enter inclosed land not prescribed premises without lawful excuse
Detectives raided homes across several suburbs, including Morisset, Wyee, Kingfisher Shores and Dora Creek.
They seized methylamphetamine, cocaine, cannabis, replica firearms and knives.
Three men and a woman, aged between 36 and 48, were charged with supplying and possessing illegal drugs.
They’re now facing Toronto Local Court.
They’re among 11 people charged as part of Strike Force Loxton so far.