Friday, 21 September 2018

Three Men Charged Over Hamilton Drug Supply

BY LAUREN FREEMANTLE

Police have made a major drug bust targeting supply in the Hamilton area.

Officers executed two search warrants at a property in Hamilton Street, Kahibah and Wilson Street, Carrington where it's alleged they found illicit substances including MDMA, cannabis, steroids, cocaine and LSD tablets.

Police also allege they discovered a BB gun, knuckle dusters and a sum of cash at the premises.

Around 9:40pm yesterday, a 26-year-old man was arrested in Hamilton Street, Kahibah.

Another man, a 27-year-old, was arrested following a vehicle stop on Kenrick Street, Hamilton.

The pair were taken to Newcastle Police Station and both charged with multiple offences on several counts.

A third man was arrested at the Kahibah address after police allegedly found MDMA capsules on his person.

It comes after a lengthy investigation following the establishment of Strike Force Waroon, to investigate the supply of drugs in Hamilton.

The 26 and 27-year-olds will face Newcastle Local Court today after being refused bail, while the third man charged with possession is out on bail and will appear on October 8.