The daughter of a former tax office deputy commissioner and young mum will spend at least five years behind bars. Major Joint-Operation underway in the High Desert to take down Illegal Cartel Operated Marijuana Groves impacting farmers, families, and businesses. Dungog Chronicle Hunter Valley News Muswellbrook Chronicle Port Stephens Examiner The . "The members of this organization are accused of trafficking hundreds of kilos of cocaine into and through Central Florida," he told reporters during a press conference on Thursday afternoon. NSD. Following inquires, five search warrants were executed across the district on Thursday March 16, resulting in eight people arrested and charged with drug related offences. Half a billion dollars of illegal narcotics seized in massive bust Celebrity chef and MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo dies, Stunning discovery on world's deadliest mountain, Inside small cell where Queensland man is being held in Indonesia, Dashcam footage shows moment Ferrari hits ute in Melbourne. An unemployed mother-of-four, a former Bandido bikie and two carers were among those charged with more than 320 offences . Theres also the side effects like break and enters and stealing, so taking $2.4 million worth of methylamphetamine off the street is a major win for the NSW Police, he said. Police Charge 24 People in West Coast Drug Trafficking Investigations. A total of 39,000 pounds of cocaine and 933 pounds of marijuana were seized in those three months, for an estimated worth of $569 million, officials said. Four properties were stormed, with officers allegedly seizing seven guns, two gel blasters 500 rounds of ammunition, drugs, steroids, cars and cash. They both appeared before Wyong Local Court on Friday, March 31, where they were formally refused bail to appear at the same court on Tuesday, May 16. Two men have today been charged and nearly $87 million worth of "ice" seized as part of major drug bust on the NSW Central Coast. Taken together, however, it is truly remarkably unprecedented. Gold Coast Major and Organised Crime Squad detectives have charged a man after he allegedly drove a truck containing a large quantity of cannabis from Melbourne. He is a former News and Homepage Editor who has covered everything from breaking news to Sunday night award shows. A SERIES of raids on the NSW Central Coast have led to more than $1.5 million worth of drugs including 30,000 pills and cocaine seized. Images shared by the Coast Guard show the enormity of the drugs seized and those involved in the operation. 18 Biggest Drug Busts In U.S. History - Yahoo Finance A 35-year-old Killarney Vale woman was charged with eight offences including seven counts of supply prohibited drug and take part supply prohibited drug. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. All four were refused bail and will appear at Wyong Local Court next month. The event is. A 38-year-old man from Ourimbah was charged with two counts of supply prohibited drug large commercial quantity, supply cannabis, supply prohibited drug, participate criminal group contribute criminal activity and possess unregistered firearm. The Coast Guard unloaded more than $1 billion worth of cocaine Monday at San Diego Naval Base - its largest-ever delivery of the narcotic - as . Four men have been charged following a multi-agency investigation into an alleged drug supply syndicate operating on the Central Coast. Tori B. Powell is a breaking news reporter at CBS News. Click to open navigation. Four men involved in an alleged drug supply syndicate have been charged after a pre-dawn police sting on multiple properties on the Central Coast. Mochalski, 27, is due to appear in the same court next Thursday and Gow, 38, in late May. We will allege these four individuals [are] most certainly were part of an organised crime network that operates not only in those regional areas, but also connected to transnational crime operating both here and abroad, Taylor said. ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - Federal and state officials said more than 339 kilos - or 700 pounds of cocaine - was seized - and 35 . Were actively targeting other members of this organised crime syndicate. HUGE DRUG BUST: Investigators from the State Crime Command's Drug Squad have arrested six men, and seized more than $43 million worth of drugs - as well as firearms, cash, and exotic animals - as part of an operation targeting a major drug supply syndicate headquartered on the Central Coast. April 2, 2023 7.33am. Newslocal; Central Coast; Faces behind Central Coast drug bust revealed. Nearly 375,000 marijuana plants and 33,480 pounds of harvested marijuana were seized, along with 65 vehicles, 180 animals and $28,000. Postal Inspection Service. Tobin Oliver Wood, 49, of Costa Mesa was arrested April 7 on a federal charge of distributing fentanyl that caused the fatal overdose of a 32-year-old San Clemente man in 2018. Video: Four men charged following NSW drug bust It will be alleged at 12.45pm yesterday, police intercepted a Hino Pantech truck on K.P McGrath Drive at Elanora. Watch: Coast Guard team intercepts cocaine-smuggling vessel, Watch: U.S. Coast Guard crew leaps onto drug smuggling vessel. More . It was at the time the largest cocaine bust in history in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Today's Drugs news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS. "The good guys won today. Africa Studio/Shutterstock.com. lock () The items will undergo further examination. News. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Mum of teen who took life after facing drug charges speaks out - TODAY Crew members of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James offloaded nearly 60,000 pounds of cocaine and approximately 1,430 pounds of marijuana at Florida's Port Everglades. They said the drug bust netted approximately 16.5 tons of the narcotic from a cargo ship docked at the Packer Marine Terminal. In 2019, more than $1 billion worth of cocaine was seized at the Philadelphia Port, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Bales of cocaine seized from a suspected smuggling vessel lie on the deck of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Valiant in September. The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded $220 million worth of cocaine into San Diego waters. July 9, 2021 / 10:14 AM Drugs News: Latest & Breaking Drugs Headlines and Today's News Updates It was not immediately clear from which country the submarine originated. Semper Party: Coast Guard offloads record $1.4 billion haul of coke and By Digital staff / Crime. Police are targeting the coastal havens of an alleged drug syndicate, launching a pre-dawn operation on four properties on the New South Wales central coast. Attorneys offices across various districts to bring justice to those responsible for the illegal shipments. At the same time at Ourimbah, Michael Gow, 38, was also marched out. An . Strike Force Raptor is now operating in the Hunter, with 29 dedicated staff. They will both reappear in court on May 16. Salinas police said they found 60 pounds of methamphetamine, nearly seven pounds of cocaine and heroin, 25,000 Fentanyl pills as well as cash and drugs. Prosecutors said he . "These arrests affectively dismantle a number of large-scale drug supply networks on the Central Coast. An informative night was held at Council Chambers on April 27 to discuss what can be done with regard to the housing crisis. Before that, the top years were in 1991 and 1992 during the crack cocaine epidemic, he said. Faces behind Central Coast drug bust revealed - dailytelegraph She appeared before Wyong Local Court on Friday where she was formally refused bail to reappear before the same court on Wednesday April 5. A service was held on Monday for Steven Tougher, 29, who was allegedly stabbed to death inside his ambulance last month. A man has been arrested after a soccer referee was allegedly attacked at the end of a match, resulting in a broken jaw. "We are not talking about mom and pop people selling marijuana that they grew in their backyard. A further search was carried out at the dry-riser located outside the unit and about 2,621g of heroin were recovered within. Police arrested 28-year-old Kingswood shortly after during a separate vehicle stop where police seized mobile phones and other electronic devices. In July, authorities in Southern California seized more than 16 tons of marijuana worth an estimated $1.19 billion, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department at the time. Sunday, 30 April 2023. Central Hastings OPP arrested three people after drugs were seized at a residence in Madoc on April 26, 2023. Gretel C. Kovach. Central Coast drug bust: Eight people charged with 170 offences Following further investigations, strike force police and NAGS officers assisted by Raptor North and the Public Order and Riot Squad executed four simultaneous search warrants at homes in Ourimbah, Empire Bay, Berkeley Vale, and Chittaway Bay, from 6am on Thursday, March 30. CNB arrests 3 S'poreans, seizes S$700k in drugs from Hougang Ave 3 Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. That is what's coming.". A Drug trafficking organization was dismantled after federal officials arrested 35 people for sending drugs from the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico into Orlando. Police uncover nearly $87m worth of ice in major NSW drug bust - 9News 2021 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. The U.S. Coast Guard announced Thursday that it was offloading a record-shattering amount of cocaine and marijuana at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A 38-year-old Berkely Vale woman was charged with five offences including three counts of supply prohibited drug, and two counts take part supply prohibited drug. Last year, the drug task force seized nearly 14 pounds of fentanyl, with an estimated value of $630,000, according to an . Officials say they believe international cartels are behind the illegal large-scale marijuana farms. SUPT William Tan, Senior Assistant Director of Intelligence Operations, said of the operations: Drug trafficking and abuse pose serious threats to our society. After finding more than three kilograms of cocaine and cannabis at a storage facility in Berkeley Vale on March 15, police simultaneously raided four properties on Thursday, seizing drugs, firearms, cars and cash and discovering a clandestine drug lab, which was dismantled after fire crews judged the site safe. Police arrested four men and took them to Gosford and Woy Woy police stations. Peter joined CBS News Digital in February 2017. He appeared before Wyong Local Court on Friday where he was granted conditional bail to reappear before the same court on Tuesday April 4. What happens to First Republic Bank's stock and deposits now? The seizure of 3,172g of heroin and 81g of Ice can feed the addiction of about 1550 abusers for a week. Please try again later. They appeared to be carrying items consistent with that used in clandestine laboratories.. Postal Service to ship cocaine through the islands and states. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. Peter is a Product Manager for CBSNews.com and its CMS publishing systems. All times AEST (GMT +10). They all appeared before Wyong Local Court on Friday and were formally refused bail to reappear before the same court on Tuesday April 4. Members from 20 Mens Sheds from all over the Central Coast and Northern Sydney attended the inaugural Central Coast Health Muster at the Terrigal Uniting Church on Wednesday, April 19. Organised Crime Squad commander Detective Superintendent Martin Fileman said police received information in June this year that syndicate members were involved in the establishment of an illegal lab in the Tuggerah area. This is the cartels. Two men aged 40 and 41 were arrested within the unit for suspected drug trafficking offences. Investigations into the drug activities of all arrested suspects are ongoing. NBC 7's Nicole Gomez has details on the operation. Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB)arrested ten Singaporeans for suspected drug offences in operations conducted on 26 and 27 April 2023. We will allege the lab has major links to the Sydney area, he said. Sheriff's deputies on the Treasure Coast seized a small fortune in cash, a large number of illegal drugs and several guns. In December 2022 Tuggerah Lakes police established Strike Force Treceagle to focus on the areas of Berkeley Vale, Bateau Bay, and Magenta. A total of 35 people were arrested and face a variety of charges, including racketeering, conspiracy to commit racketeering, trafficking in cocaine, and trafficking in Fentanyl, among others. You can run, but you can't hide: that's the message from police after sweeping drug raids across the NSW Central . During the search, police located and seized about 3.6kg of cocaine, 500ml of GBL (gamma-butyrolactone), 200ml of human growth hormone, 3.1kg of cannabis, drug paraphernalia, and a money counter. Four men charged after pre-dawn police raid on Central Coast. 400+ arrested in Brevard County drug bust. Two individuals were arrested Saturday in Prescott Valley for shoplifting nearly $500 worth of Pokmon cards which also led authorities to find an assortment of drug paraphernalia . And police believe it has links to Sydney. Trump motion to declare mistrial in E. 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Police arrest a 27-year-old man at Ourimbah, on the NSW Central Coast, on Thursday morning.Credit: Police Media. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. "Over the last several months we have focused a heavy amount of resources in the northern region of NSW. Reach her at tori.powell@viacomcbs.com, First published on July 7, 2021 / 8:12 PM. More to come. Cash found at the Ourimbah home.Credit: Police Media. Central Coast drug raid: Four men arrested by NSW Police Police seized more than 30 pounds of fentanyl worth an estimated $3 million. The recent operations involving large seizures of controlled drugs, dangerous weapons and cash are timely reminders that we must never let our guard down in our fight against drugs. Both men appeared at Newcastle Local Court on Sunday and were formally refused bail to appear before Wyong Local Court on Monday. Look for a The 35-year-old man was subsequently placed under arrest. The good guys . Taylor said the seizure of firearms and gel pistols was an important part of cracking down on an increasing number of instances of violent crime in the northern regions of NSW. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Mr McDonald was granted conditional bail and will appear at Kempsey Local Court on May 11. Photos: US Coast Guard Offloads $37M in Cocaine in San Diego Police arrested four men and took them to Gosford and Woy Woy police stations. The arrests were a result of Strike Force Spartan, a joint state and federal police investigation into an alleged organised criminal syndicate facilitating the supply of prohibited drugs, mainly cocaine, on the Central Coast that began late last year. 339 kilos of cocaine seized in massive Central Florida drug bust. All four defendants used Spanish language interpreters in legal proceedings, according to court documents. Stolen Pokmon cards lead to drug bust in Prescott Valley Several items were seized and will undergo forensic examination. Four men were arrested and taken to Gosford and Woy Woy Police Stations. NSW Fire and Rescue HAZMAT crews deemed the site safe, before it was dismantled by specialist police from the State Crime Commands Chemical Operations Unit. Last week the U.S. Coast Guard seized what it deemed to be a whopping $1.4 billion worth of cocaine and weed a haul that officials hailed as the largest drug bust in the branch's history. Traveller who breached Brisbane Airport quarantine zone tests positive. Both men were taken to St Marys Police Station and charged with drug-related offences including supply prohibited drug (large commercial quantity). NSW Central Coast crime: Pre-dawn bust lifts lid on alleged drug / CBS News. Were working to restore it. Over 400 people were arrested after numerous drugs were recovered including 55 pounds of cocaine, 2,400 pills, 289 pounds of marijuana, and 17 pounds of . $1.19 billion worth of marijuana seized in massive drug bust - CBS News Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Image: NSW Police, A young womans reflections on being a candidate in the recent elections, Development controls should be adhered to, Revised plan for Leagues Club redevelopment, Amazon Australia opens logistics site at West Gosford, Power of community explored at health expo, After school fun for youngsters wellbeing. Stay up to date with all of the breaking Drugs headlines. 700+ pounds of cocaine seized in huge Central Florida drug trafficking bust Tactical officers moved in at Empire Bay on the Central Coast, arresting wannabe actor David Crosio-Mochalksi, 27, who allegedly playing a key role in supplying drugs. "The amount of cocaine coming into Central Florida over the last couple years has actually driven down the price of bulk cocaine by approximately one third," he said. The 45-year-old man was later escorted to a residential unit in the same vicinity where about 74g of heroin and 26g of Ice were seized. Police will allege 55-year-old . This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Police Media. He said the alleged drug trafficking ring used the U.S. July 9, 2021 / 10:14 AM / CBS News. A 40-year-old Woy Woy man was arrested after . A 35-year-old Bateau Bay woman was charged with 17 offences including 12 counts of supply prohibited drug, supply prohibited drug - indictable quantity, two counts of supply prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis, possess prohibited drug, and deal with property proceeds of crime. The drugs were worth . LOUISVILLE, Ky. Fifteen people have been arrested and facing federal charges following a large drug bust in central and southern Indiana. Popular Russian military blogger killed in bomb blast. Officials said three men Xavier Ramos Rosado, Carlos Miguel Velez Olivencia, and Michael Gonzalez Mendez were the lead directors of the alleged drug operation. Orange County Sheriff, and other law enforcement agencies released information about a major drug bust involving Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Orlando. Bird, 38, was charged with 10 offences including supplying commercial quantities of drugs, possessing a weapon and a firearm without a permit, and participating in a criminal group. She appeared before Wyong Local Court on Friday where she was granted conditional bail to reappear before the same court on Tuesday April 4. Mitchell Gow of Ourimbah and David Crosio Mochalski of Empire Bay were charged with supplying commercial quantities of drugs, supplying cannabis, and participating in a criminal group. Central Coast drug bust: Two men arrested, 'meth lab' dismantled | news Its almost guaranteed that, sometime, we will be watching you.. A 38-year-old Bateau Bay man was charged with 84 offences including 80 counts of supply prohibited drug, possess prohibited drug, supply prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis, drive motor vehicle during disqualification period, and deal with property proceeds of crime. Nine arrested on more than 300 charges in large-scale Central Coast Our officers will continue to remain steadfast in our mission to tackle drug offenders and neutralise drug activities.. Updated: 11:58 PM EDT April 30, 2022. Pre-dawn bust lifts lid on alleged drug distribution ring on NSW Central Coast. Click here for the latest news and event updates at the Central Narcotics Bureau. websites. Coast Guard hauls in record drug bust - San Diego Union-Tribune Vaccine rushed to wedding party after bat crashes event. She was issued a court attendance notice to appear before Wyong Local Court on Wednesday April 12. A 44-year-old Berkeley Vale woman was charged with 30 offences including 15 counts of supply prohibited drug, 10 counts of supply prohibited drug - indictable quantity, two counts of supply prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis, possess prohibited drug, deal with property proceeds of crime and possess or use a prohibited weapon without permit. Authorities in Southern California have seized more than 16 tons of marijuana worth an estimated $1.19 billion, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department officials said Wednesday. Talks series on again at Red Tree Theatre in May, Officers escort the accused from the house. Police arrest a 27-year-old man at Ourimbah, on the NSW Central Coast, on Thursday morning. The RCMP-RNC Joint Forces Operation West started its operation in March of last year. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Photos 1 - 2 (CNB): Controlled drugs including heroin and Ice, and cash amounting to $36,550 were seized in the vicinity of Jalan Bukit Merah in a CNB operation conducted on 26 April 2023. Supt Fileman said authorities remained focused on shutting down these operations and had reason to believe more people were involved. 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We care about the protection of your data. DEA: Atlanta is popular hub among drug cartels. Here's why A 17-year-old was handed a drug trafficking charge in June; His mother alleged on social media that he was interrogated in an "abrasive manner" during his arrest, among other things Each in and of themselves is momentous events in any cutterman's career. The three men were then escorted to their vehicles where about 23g of Ice, 58 packets of contraband cigarettes, three knives and drug paraphernalia were seized. CNB seizes drugs with street value of over $230,000 in island-wide drug Property prices rise for first time in 10 months. After extensive investigations, two men, aged 36 and 47, were arrested in Tuggerah just before 6pm on Saturday. David K. Li is a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital. Crew members of the Coast Guard cutter Valiant launched two smaller boats that boarded the drug-carrying vessel and captured four suspected smugglers in the eastern Pacific on Sept. 5, officials said. In the afternoon of 26 April, CNB officers arrested three men, aged between 45 and 57, for suspected drug offences in the vicinity of Jalan Bukit Merah and seized about 477g of heroin, cash amounting to $36,550 and various drug paraphernalia. The 10-day sting was the largest eradication of illegal marijuana cultivations in the history of the department. They've each been indicted with two counts of possession with intent to distribute cocaine. During the operations, a total of about 3,172g of heroin, 81g of Ice, 30g of ketamine and 4 Erimin-5 tablets with an estimated street value of $239,300 were seized. "There are no words to describe the feeling Valiant crew is experiencing right now, Cmdr. During the operations, a total of about 3,172g of heroin, 81g of Ice, 30g of ketamine and 4 Erimin-5 tablets with an estimated street value of $239,300 were seized. Matthew Waldron, the cutters commanding officer, said in a prepared statement. Detective . To improve your experience, You can run, but you can't hide: that's the message from police after sweeping drug raids across the. A 40-year-old Bateau Bay woman was charged with nine offences including seven counts of supply prohibited drug, supply prohibited drug - indictable quantity, and supply prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis.
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