Four charged in drug syndicate bust

Four men have been charged following a multiagency investigation into an alleged drug supply syndicate operating on the Central Coast.

In late 2022, detectives from the National Anti-Gangs Squad (NAGS) – comprising officers from the State Crime Command’s Criminal Groups Squad and Australian Federal Police (AFP) – commenced an investigation under Strike Force Spartan into an alleged organised criminal syndicate facilitating the supply of prohibited drugs, mainly cocaine, on the Central Coast.

As part of ongoing investigations, strike force detectives executed a search warrant at a storage facility in Berkeley Vale on Wednesday, March 15.

During the search, police located and seized about 3.6kg of cocaine, 500ml of GBL (gamma-butyrolactone), 200ml of human growth hormone, 3.1kg of cannabis, drug paraphernalia, and a money counter.

All items were seized for further forensic examination.

Following further investigations, strike force police and NAGS officers –assisted by Raptor North and the Public Order and Riot Squad – executed four simultaneous search warrants at homes at Ourimbah, Empire Bay, Berkeley Vale and Chittaway Bay, from 6am on Thursday, March 30.

Police located and seized seven firearms, two gel blaster pistols, 500 rounds of ammunition, motor vehicles, electronic devices, steroids, prohibited drugs including cocaine, heroin and cannabis, cash, documentation, clothing and items consistent with the manufacture of prohibited drugs.

The items will undergo further examination.

At the Berkeley Vale home, police located an inactive

Police seek information about Terrigal fire

Police are appealing for public assistance after a property on Scenic Hwy at Terrigal was damaged by fire on Friday, March 31. Emergency services were called to the property shortly before 10.30pm after a resident located the property alight.

Officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District arrived to find a house and vehicle on fire.

The blaze was extinguished, and no injuries have been reported.

An investigation has commenced into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

As inquiries continue, police are urging anyone who may have information, dashcam footage from the area at the time, or who may have clandestine laboratory.

NSW Fire and Rescue HAZMAT crews deemed the site safe, before it was dismantled by specialist police from the State Crime Command’s Chemical Operations Unit.

Investigators seized items consistent with the manufacture of prohibited drugs, glassware and prohibited drugs. They will undergo forensic examination.

Four men were arrested and taken to Gosford and Woy Woy Police Stations.

A 38-year-old man from Ourimbah was charged with two counts of supply prohibited drug – large commercial quantity, supply cannabis, supply prohibited drug, participate criminal group contribute criminal activity and possess unregistered firearm.

A 27-year-old man from Empire Bay was charged with supply prohibited drug – large commercial quantity, supply cannabis, supply prohibited drug, participate criminal group contribute criminal activity, recklessly deal with the proceeds of crime and possess prohibited drug. The pair appeared before Gosford Local Court on Friday, March 31, where they were both formally refused bail with the younger man to reappear at the same court on Thursday, April 6, while the older man will reappear at the same court on Friday, May 26.

A 39-year-old Berkeley Vale man was charged with 15 offences including supply prohibited drug – large commercial quantity, supply cannabis, participate criminal group contribute criminal activity, possess unauthorised pistol and recklessly deal with the proceeds of crime.

A 38-year-old man from Chittaway Bay was charged with 10 offences including supply prohibited drug – large commercial quantity, supply cannabis, participate criminal group contribute criminal activity, possess or use a prohibited weapon without permit, possess ammunition without holding licence/permit/ authority and possess unauthorised firearm.

They both appeared before Wyong Local Court on Friday, March 31, where they were formally refused bail to appear at the same court on Tuesday, May 16.

Anyone with information about organised crime and drug supply is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

Source: NSW Police

Woman wanted on larceny offences

witnessed the incident to contact police.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Brisbane Water Detectives or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https:// nsw.crimestoppers.com.au

Source: Brisbane Water Police

Police appeal to identify man

Police have released CCTV images and are appealing for public assistance as they investigate a reported sexual touching at The Entrance.

Police have been told a worker was sexually touched by a male customer at about 4.15pm on Tuesday, March 7, at a tobacconist store on The Entrance Rd, The Entrance.

As inquiries continue, police have released an image of a man who may be able to assist with their investigation.

The man depicted is described as being of Indian SubContinental appearance, aged in his 30s, about 165cm, of thin build, with dark hair and a moustache.

Anyone with information about these incidents should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: www.crimestoppers.com.au Information provided will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

He is shown wearing a checked shirt, blue jeans and sandals.

Anyone who may have information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://nsw. crimestoppers.com.au

Source: Tuggerah Lakes Police

Police believe this man could assist their investigation

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman wanted on two outstanding arrest warrants.

Nicole Pittman aged 39, is wanted for larceny and dishonestly obtaining property by deception.

Pittman is of Aboriginal appearance, between 165cm and 170cm tall, of solid build, with black hair and is known to frequent the Brisbane Water area.

Police urge the public not to approach Pittman if sighted and anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https:// nsw.crimestoppers.com.au

Source: Brisbane Water Police

Police believe this man could assist their investigation