Police have picked up fat stacks of cash and more than 350g of coke in a major sting on Sydney dealers, including a pregnant woman.
Police seized more than 350g of the drug during the operation, which took place over six nights in November and December.More than 80 people have been charged and more than 350 grams of cocaine seized. Picture: NSW Police ForceThey included a 51-year-old taxi driver allegedly found with 13g of cocaine and $3400 in cash in a hidden compartment in his cab at Barangaroo on November 30.
“The driver, a 25-year-old man, and passenger, a 24-year-old pregnant woman, were arrested and taken to Sutherland Police Station,” a police statement read. “The pair were charged with supply prohibited drug, supply prohibited drug , and deal with property proceeds of crime.”Source:Supplied Police found more than 13 grams of cocaine concealed in an energy drink can. Picture: NSW Police Force“Officers were astounded by how brazen some of these alleged drug transactions have become, often taking place in highly visible and crowded locations in Sydney’s CBD and surrounding suburbs,” Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Bell said in a statement on Monday.Police say they are disappointed at how brazen coke dealing has become.
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