NSW Police have arrested 13 people and seized $1 million worth of drugs in a major drug bust that targeted alleged members of Sydney s dark criminal underworld.
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Eighth man charged over drug syndicate between Sydney and Illawarra – Strike Force Mote
An eighth man has been charged following an investigation into an alleged large-scale drug syndicate operating between the Illawarra and Sydney.
In May 2020, officers attached to the Lake Illawarra Police District established Strike Force Mote to investigate organised crime in the Illawarra region, with the assistance of the State Crime Command and the NSW Crime Commission.
Following extensive inquiries, just before midday yesterday (Wednesday 12 May 2021), police stopped a 26-year-old man on Weil Avenue, Croydon Park; allegedly in possession of $292,350 in cash.
A search of his vehicle allegedly revealed 147g of cocaine inside hidden compartments, with an estimated potential street value in excess of $40,000.