Organised Crime Squad detectives have charged two men following an investigation into an alleged illicit peptide syndicate south of Wollongong.
Strike Force Antree was established in July 2026 by detectives from State Crime Command’s Organised Crime Squad – with assistance from Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) – to investigate the alleged illegal manufacture, supply and distribution of peptides.
On Friday 24 July 2026, strike force detectives executed a crime scene warrant in Shell Cove, where police uncovered an alleged clandestine peptide manufacturing facility and large quantities of restricted substances.
Following inquiries, a 39-year-old man was arrested at Day Street Police Station on Friday 14 August 2026.
He was charged with four counts of manufacture goods for use in humans resulting in harm/injury. He was granted conditional bail and appeared at Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday 30 September 2026. His matter has since been finalised in court.
As further inquiries continued, about 8am yesterday (Tuesday 3 November 2026) detectives arrested a 37-year-old man at Surry Hills Police Station.
He was charged with participate criminal group contribute criminal activity and five counts of manufacture goods for use in humans resulting in harm/injury.
The 37-year-old was granted conditional bail to appear at Wollongong Local Court on Tuesday 24 November 2026.
Inquiries under Strike Force Antree remain ongoing.
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