Drugs and weapons seized after search warrant, NSW

A man appeared in court after a weapon and prohibited drugs were located in a home in the Tuggerah Lakes region yesterday.

About 1pm (Thursday 21 November 2019), officers attached to the Tuggerah Lakes Drug and Anti-Theft Unit executed a search warrant at a home in Highland Close, Hamlyn Terrace.

Upon searching the home, police located and seized approximately 40 grams of methylamphetamine, 50 grams of cannabis, prescription medication, digital scales, a safe, mobile phones and prohibited weapons including knives, nunchakus and sling shot.

The drugs have an estimated street value of over $22,000.

A 37-year-old man was arrested and taken to Wyong Police Station where he was charged with possess or use a prohibited weapon without permit, two counts of possess prohibited drug and two counts of supply prohibited drug.

He was refused bail to appear in Wyong Local Court today (Friday 22 November 2019).

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