A 40-year-old man will face court after being charged with multiple alleged drug supply offences near Newcastle.
Officers attached to the Hunter Region Enforcement Squad established Strike Force Norlita last month to investigate similarly-related criminal activity in the Mayfield area.
As a result, police discovered a male acting suspiciously on Hanbury Street just after 12.40pm on Tuesday 31 March.
When they approached him, he attempted to leave the scene.
But, the 40-year-old was arrested following a brief foot pursuit and taken to Newcastle Police Station.
There, during a search, they found 42g of a white crystal substance and $3,845 cash.
Then, about 5.15pm, Strike Force detectives executed a warrant at a hotel room on Hanbury Street.
They allegedly located and seized 717g methylamphetamine, 215g GHB, 0.7g heroin, along with digital scales, $5,850 cash, resealable bags and capsicum spray.
The man was charged with:
- Two counts of supply prohibited drug (greater than indictable and less than commercial quantity)
- Supply prohibited drug (greater than or equal to large commercial quantity)
- Two counts of deal with property proceeds of crime
- Two counts of possess prohibited drug
- Possess or use a prohibited weapon without permit
After being refused bail, he’ll front Bail Division Court 2 on Wednesday 1 April.
Inquiries under Strike Force Norlita continue.
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