Nepean Police charge two men and seize over $3.5 million in cocaine

Tuesday, 22 October 2024 07:41:37 AM

Two men will face court today after being charged over their alleged roles in importing cocaine worth more than over $3.5 million into Australia.

On Monday 21 October 2024, officers attached to Nepean Police Area Command were called to a warehouse in Erskine Park, after alleged prohibited drugs were located.

On arrival, police seize approximately 5kg of cocaine in a package labelled ‘motor vehicle parts.’

Detectives commenced an investigation into the incident.

On the same day, a 27-year-old man attended the warehouse, where police will allege in court the man attempted to collect the parcel.

He was arrested and taken to Penrith Police Station.

A short time later, police arrested a 26-year-old man at a motel in Doonside and taken to Blacktown Police Station.

Both men were charged with take part supply prohibited drug - large commercial quantity.

They were both refused bail to appear before Penrith Local Court today (Tuesday 22 October 2024).

Police will further allege in court that the two men picked up a second package containing approximately 5kg of cocaine, in Enfield on Tuesday 15 October 2024. The estimated street value of the drugs seized is more than $3.5 million.

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