Two men will face court today after being charged over their alleged roles in importing cocaine worth more than over $3.5 million into Australia.
Yesterday, officers attached to Nepean Police Area Command were called to a warehouse in Erskine Park, after alleged prohibited drugs were located.
On arrival, police seize approximately 5kg of cocaine in a package labelled ‘motor vehicle parts.’
“Detectives commenced an investigation into the incident,” a Police spokesperson said.
“On the same day, a 27-year-old man attended the warehouse, where police will allege in court the man attempted to collect the parcel.
“He was arrested and taken to Penrith Police Station.”
A short time later, police arrested a 26-year-old man at a motel in Doonside and taken to Blacktown Police Station.
Both men were charged with take part supply prohibited drug – large commercial quantity.
They were both refused bail to appear before Penrith Local Court today.
Police will further allege in court that the two men picked up a second package containing approximately 5kg of cocaine, in Enfield on Tuesday, October 15.
The estimated street value of the drugs seized is more than $3.5 million.
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