Two men have been charged, one with allegedly stealing power tools, the other with drug offences and breach of bail at Wallsend.
In late January, a ute containing a large amount of power tools was stolen from a home at Hamilton North.
The vehicle was located in Wallsend with tools removed from the car. A house was then identified by police as a premises of interest on Lewis Street.
On Friday (7 February) officers stopped a different vehicle which left the home, they then allegedly seized several stolen tools, a gel blaster, and 50 grams of methamphetamine.
A 36-year-old man has faced Newcastle Local Court at the weekend over drug charges and breach of bail, a 35-year-old man has also been arrested and charged with stolen goods. He'll face court in March.