BY LIAM COLLINS
A police raid in Port Stephens yesterday (Thursday 25 June 2026) saw the seizure of almost 64 kilograms of alleged prohibited and restricted drugs.
Port Stephens' Strike Force Korpisalo, assisted by Raptor Squad police, arrested two men in Salamander Bay around 12.00 pm after extensive inquiries.
Officers executed crime scene warrants at addresses in Salamander Bay and Boat Harbour, allegedly finding 50 kilograms of pseudoephedrine, 12.5 kilograms of methylamphetamine, 1 kilogram of cocaine, $15,000 in cash, 50 items believed to be used in drug manufacturing, and electronic devices.
Police say the drugs have an estimated street value of $2.66 million dollars.
A Salamander Bay vehicle was also searched after the arrest of the two men - police allegedly finding chemical containers and liquids used in the operation.
The two men, aged 34 and 24, were taken to Raymond Terrace Police Station.
The 34-year-old was charged with manufacturing prohibited drugs in a greater than large commercial quantity and dealing with property proceeds of crime greater than $100000.
The 24-year-old was charged with taking part in manufacturing prohibited drugs in a greater than large commercial quantity.
The two men were refused bail and are set to appear at Bail Division Local Court 2 today.
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| Samples of drugs allegedly seized by police in Port Stephens Picture: NSW Police |
