Two men and two women have been charged following alleged property offences near Maitland early on Monday morning.
Officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were called to Millhouse Close, Farley, about 2.30am on 26 May after reports surfaced of four people entering a construction site.
They then stopped a white dual-cab utility driving on Wollombi Road a short time later.
Police spoke with the driver – a 21-year-old woman – who was allegedly driving while suspended, before they began a search of the vehicle.
Officers allegedly located and seized a knife, chainsaw, angle grinder and charger, car battery and rolls of insulation.
The driver and three passengers – two men aged 20 and 38, and a 39-year-old woman – were arrested and taken to Maitland Police Station.
During a subsequent search of the 38-year-old, officers located a resealable bag containing 0.43g of methamphetamine.
All four occupants were charged with larceny, goods in personal custody suspected being stolen, and enter enclosed land not prescribed premises without lawful excuse.
In addition:
- The driver was charged with drive motor vehicle during disqualification period, and face blackened/disguised with intent to commit indictable offence
- The 20-year-old was charged with custody of knife in public place
- The 38-year-old was charged with possess prohibited drug
They were each refused bail to appear before Maitland Local Court on Monday 26 May.
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