A man and a woman will face court today charged with allegedly importing MDMA into the Hunter region.
\nIn September 2019, an international package was intercepted which allegedly contained 500gm of 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-benzylcathinone, commonly known as MDMA.
\nDetectives from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District then commenced an investigation into the importation and supply of MDMA in the area.
\nFollowing extensive inquiries, yesterday (Wednesday 30 October 2019), a search warrant was executed at a home on Tarrango Street, Cliftleigh where a 32-year-old woman was arrested.
\nLater that day, a 30-year-old man returned to the home and he was subsequently arrested.
\nBoth were taken to Maitland Police Station and charged with attempt possess commercial quantities of unlawfully imported border controlled drug and supply prohibited drug.
\nThey were refused bail to face Maitland Local Court today (Thursday 31 October 2019).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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