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Two men charged and $60,000 seizure of heroin — Redfern
Date: 24/02/2009
Central Metropolitan Region Enforcement Squad (RES) and Redfern Local Area Command officers have charged two men following the seizure of more than $60,000 worth of heroin.
About 10.40am yesterday (Monday 23 February 2009) police stopped and searched a black BMW four wheel drive on Pitt Street, Waterloo.
During the search officers allegedly located a large amount of heroin with a street value of up to $30,000, as well as cash. As a result, the 34-year-old driver from Breakfast Point and the 45-year-old passenger from Waterloo were arrested and taken to Redfern Police Station for questioning.
The 34-year-old was charged with supply prohibited drug and dealing with the proceeds of a crime. He was bail refused to appear in Central Local Court on Thursday 5 March 2009.
The 45-year-old passenger was charged with supply prohibited drug. He was bail refused to appear at Central Local Court on Tuesday 7 April 2009.
Both men are believed to have a connection with a support group for sufferers of drug addiction.
Police from Strike Force Breckel, established by the Surry Hills RES to investigate the supply of heroin within Sydney, today raided a Breakfast Point home.
During the search, police allegedly located a loaded handgun and ammunition, heroin with an estimated street value of $30,000, anabolic steroids, as well as numerous black balaclavas and gloves.
Inquiries are continuing in relation to the items located and it is likely that further charges will be laid.
Police urge anyone with information relating to the investigation to contact Strike Force Breckel investigators via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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