3 charged following major drug seizure by Sydney police

Alsharq Tribune-AFP 

Police in Sydney have charged three men after seizing over 100 kg of drugs and precursor chemicals during raids in the city's west and southwest suburbs.

A police statement said that officers executed initial search warrants at two storage locker facilities on Friday and seized over 100 kg of substances, including cocaine, methamphetamine, and precursor chemicals, as well as 5,600 vapes and items used in the clandestine manufacturing of drugs.

Further search warrants executed at four locations across west and southwest Sydney on Monday resulted in the seizure of more cocaine and methamphetamine as well as heroin and cannabis.

In addition to the drugs, police located and seized about 598,000 Australian dollars (409,772 U.S. dollars) in cash.

Three men, aged 20, 24, and 28, were arrested during the searches on Monday.

The 28-year-old and 20-year-old were both charged with supplying prohibited drugs in a large commercial quantity, which carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment, as well as offenses relating to the manufacturing of drugs.

The 24-year-old was charged with the lesser offenses of dealing with the proceeds of crime and possessing prohibited drugs.

Police estimated that the seized drugs were worth five million AUD (3.4 million USD).