A man will appear in court today after Strike Force Raptor North investigators seized more than $12,000 cash and two firearms near Newcastle.
\nAs part of ongoing targeting and disruption of the illicit activities of criminal networks, police from the Criminal Groups Squad\u2019s Strike Force Raptor North executed a search warrant at a home in Belmont South just after 2am today (Thursday 5 March 2020).
\nDuring the search, officers seized two pistols, ammunition, electronic equipment and prohibited drugs believed to methylamphetamine.
\nPolice also located $12,380 cash allegedly hidden inside a freezer.
\nA 38-year-old man allegedly fled from the home before being detained by officers, with assistance from the Dog Unit, a short distance away.
\nThe man and a 23-year-old woman were arrested and taken to Belmont Police Station.
\nThe man was charged with possess unregistered firearm (x2), possess unauthorised firearm (x2), possess ammunition without holding licence\/permit\/authority (x2), possess prohibited drug and deal with property proceeds of crime.
\nHe was refused bail to appear at Newcastle Local Court today.
\nThe woman was released pending further inquiries.
\nStrike Force Raptor was established in 2009 and conducts proactive investigations and intelligence-based, high-impact policing operations to prevent and disrupt conflicts, and dismantle any network engaged in serious organised criminal activity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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