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Newcastle Herald
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Anna Falkenmire

Strike force police allegedly uncover drugs, ammunition in unit raid

Police allegedly uncovered drugs during a raid at the unit at Toukley on June 19. Pictures by Tuggerah Lakes police

DRUGS, mobile phones and ammunition were allegedly seized when strike force police raided a home on the Central Coast.

Two men have been hit with firearm and drug charges and will face court after officers zeroed in on them on Wednesday.

Tuggerah Lakes police launched Strike Force Peterborough in May this year to investigate ongoing drug supply across the region.

Extensive investigations led detectives to raid a unit on Beachcomber Parade at Toukley at about 10.30am on June 19.

Police allegedly uncovered cannabis leaf and seed, substances believed to be cocaine and the drug ice, mobile phones and ammunition.

Two men, aged 26 and 53, were arrested at the scene and taken to Wyong Police Station.

The older man, Rodney Stephen Murray, was charged with two counts of possessing a prohibited drug, possessing ammunition without authority, and having suspected stolen goods in his premises.

He spent the night behind bars before fronting Wyong Local Court on Thursday, where he was released on bail by a magistrate.

As part of his conditions, Murray was ordered to be of good behaviour, report to a police station three days per week and stay away from drugs and alcohol.

He was not required to enter pleas and his case was adjourned to the same court next month.

Police raided a unit on the Central Coast on June 19, 2024. File picture

The younger man was released on bail by police after he was charged with possessing a prohibited drug and possessing ammunition without authority.

He was ordered to front Wyong Local Court for the first time next month.

Investigations under Strike Force Peterborough continue, and anyone with information has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the online portal.

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