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Police dismantle alleged eastern suburbs drug dealing racket, two men arrested
Date: 26/02/2009
Police have smashed an alleged drug distribution operation in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, arresting two men and seizing a large supply of illegal narcotics ready for street-level sale.
In December last year, police from the Redfern Region Enforcement Squad (RES) and Rose Bay Local Area Command began “Operation Connell”, an undercover investigation into the supply of cocaine and other drugs throughout the eastern suburbs.
Around 9.45am yesterday (Wednesday 25 February) officers arrested a 36-year-old man in Paddington and seized dozens of small plastic bags, allegedly filled with cocaine.
Officers also found almost $4,000 cash.
Police later executed search warrants at homes in Paddington and Enmore where they allegedly located another 63 cocaine “deals”, $50,000 and equipment used to package the drugs.
Investigators allegedly seized a total of 150 grams of cocaine, with an estimated potential street value of $67,000.
The Paddington man was taken to the Surry Hills Police Station where he was charged with five counts of supply prohibited drug, possession of a prohibited drug and two counts of goods in custody.
He was denied bail and ordered to appear in the Central Local Court today.
A 32-year-old man from Mascot was also arrested.
He was charged with possess prohibited drug and conditionally bailed to appear in the Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday 18 March.
Police investigations are continuing.
Members of the public who have information about the supply of illicit drugs are urged to contact their nearest police station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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