BY IAN CROUCH
A high-profile surveillance operation around Merewether has resulted in the arrest of a man on serious drugs charges.
Police say a car came under notice of patrolling officers just after 9.30pm on Wednesday.
It's alleged when they pulled the vehicle over a search of the driver uncovered a significant amount of drugs believed to be methylamphetamine.
The 52-year-old man was arrested and taken to Newcastle Police Station where he was charged with drug possession and trafficking offences.
He's been refused bail and is due to face court today (Thursday 9 February, 2023).
