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Sydney: In a significant crackdown on drug dealers in Sydney, over 100 individuals have been arrested and charged in a police operation conducted by New South Wales (NSW) authorities. The operation, which spanned three weekends, led to the arrest of 108 people. Of those arrested, 64 face charges related to the supply of prohibited drugs, while 44 are charged with drug possession. Additionally, one person has been charged with a domestic violence-related offence.
Penalties for supplying prohibited drugs in NSW can reach up to 15 years in prison. The police operation, known as Strike Force Northrop, resulted in the seizure of various drugs, including cocaine, MDMA, cannabis, ketamine, and methamphetamine, valued at approximately 210,000 Australian dollars (around $134,332).
Among those apprehended was a 22-year-old South Korean national found with 21 bags of cocaine and 60 doses of MDMA, who faces multiple drug supply charges and a charge related to dealing with the proceeds of crime.
NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Peter McKenna emphasized the ongoing commitment of Strike Force Northrop to tackle illegal drug supply across all levels. The force has been operational since 2017, focused on disrupting drug distribution networks in Sydney.
