A man has been charged with several drug offences after his home was the target of a home invasion in Port Stephens.
\nAbout 2am yesterday (Wednesday 12 June 2019), a 23-year-old man was at a home on Ocean Avenue, Anna Bay when he was woken by five unknown males.
\nOne of the men allegedly assaulted the 23-year-old occupant, while the others began stealing items.
\nPolice believe that a number of items including drugs, cash and a television were stolen from the premises during the offence.
\nThe men then fled the scene believed to be in a vehicle.
\nThe occupant was taken to Tomaree Hospital for treatment to lacerations to his head, when police were contacted.
\nOfficers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District attended the hospital and spoke with the man.
\nPolice then attended the home on Ocean Avenue and established a crime scene.
\nDuring a search, police allegedly located cannabis, MDMA, ketamine, amphetamine, LSD, magic mushrooms and other substances believed to be illicit drugs.
\nThe occupant was arrested upon his release from hospital and was taken to Nelson Bay Police Station.
\nHe was charged with possess prohibited drug (x11), supply prohibited drug (x3) and goods in custody.
\nHe was refused bail to appear at Raymond Terrace Local Court today (Thursday 13 June 2019).
\nDetectives from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District are continuing to investigate the home invasion incident.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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