Five Vietnamese Nationals To Face Court Over Massive Drug Haul In Maitland Area

BY IAN CROUCH

Five Vietnamese nationals are due to face court today after raids on six homes in the Maitland area allegedly uncovered more than 1400 cannabis plants with an estimated street value of $2.8 million dollars.

Officers from Strike Force Devom raided homes in Raworth, Tenambit, Heddon Greta, Aberglasslyn and Chsiholm, with each house converted into a sophisticated hydroponic growing operation.

Police say most of the homes contained more than 250 plants ranging in size from small seedlings to fully mature.

The five people arrested have all been refused bail to face Maitland Local Court today.

Detectives are now investigating whether all the houses were being operated by a single drug syndicate.

Massive Drug Bust IN Maitland Area Picture: theherald.com.au

More Arrests Expected After Police Smash Hunter Ice Ring

BY IAN CROUCH

Police expect to make more arrests after smashing a major drug ring operating across the Hunter.

Officers raided 8 properties at Cessnock and three others in the Mayfield and Jesmond areas on Wednesday, arresting 10 people.

Detectives from Strike Force Hoadley have been investigating the supply of the drug ICE in the Cessnock area for the past 11 months.

Central Hunter Crime Manager, Detective Inspector George Radmore said the police operation will have a significant impact on the drug trade in the area and they expect to make more arrests in the future. 

One Of 10 People Arrested During The Major Drug Bust