A 25-year-old man from Western Sydney has been arrested and taken to Goulburn Police Station, where he faced court on Wednesday after his bail was refused.
Highlights:
- NSW police have charged an Indian national following seizure of 127kg of cannabis.
- A 25-year-old man from Western Sydney was arrested and taken to Goulburn Police Station.
- Police also searched his home in Merrylands.
NSW Police said in a statement that the person arrested is a truck driver.
“As part of ongoing operations to disrupt and dismantle drug trafficking in NSW, Strike Force Raptor, with assistance from Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, conducted an inspection on a truck at the heavy vehicle weigh station at Marulan about 5 pm yesterday,” police said in a statement.
A man will face court today charged following the seizure of 127 kilograms of cannabis at a Strike Force Raptor... Posted by NSW Police Force on Tuesday, 23 February 2021
“During a search of the vehicle, officers located eight boxes containing a total of 127 kilograms of cannabis in vacuum-sealed bags with a street value of over $3 million. Three phones were also seized during the search.”
Police also searched his home in Merrylands and allegedly seized a gel blaster, steroids and cash for forensic examination.
“The 25-year-old is an Indian national, and investigators will work with the Department of Home Affairs regarding his visa status,” police said.
Source: NSW Police
According to the police, the man has been charged with supply of prohibited drug (large commercial quantity), possession of an unauthorised pistol, possession of a prohibited plant, and dealing with property proceeds of crime.
