A 49-year-old man was charged with drug supply and other offences after police found an alleged clandestine methylamphetamine lab, "large quantities" of illicit substances and weapons.
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Police allege he was involved in "large scale drug supply and manufacturing across Sydney's South West" on behalf of an organised crime network.
Taskforce Magnus officers stormed the property at 9.30am on October 26 and bringing the Dog Squad to support the search.
The search found 1.6 kilograms of methylamphetamine and 125 grams of cannabis as well as items consistent with drug manufacture, investigators said.
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A cattle prod and two replica firearms were seized along with other allegedly stolen property, police said.
The man was charged with 11 offences including possessing an unauthorised pistol and dealing with the proceed of crime as well as organising, conducting and assisting a drug premises.
He was refused bail to appear in Parramatta Local Court on October 27.
Anyone with information that may assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
Help is available:
- For free and confidential advice about alcohol and other drug treatment services call the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015.
- Access free 24/7 drug and alcohol counselling online at counsellingonline.org.au.
- For information about drug and alcohol addiction treatment or support, go to turningpoint.org.au.
Anna Houlahan
Reach out with news or updates to anna.houlahan@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Reach out with news or updates to anna.houlahan@austcommunitymedia.com.au
