A series of drug busts across Western Sydney has uncovered more than $1.5 million worth of ice as well as $1 million worth of marijuana and more than $200,000 in cash.
Police raided more than 21 properties as part of their investigations and have so far arrested 13 people.
Since last Wednesday June 2, 14 properties have been raided across Sydney’s west, including at Bankstown, Bass Hill, Cabramatta West, Canley Vale, Dundas, Guilford, Mount Pritchard, Riverwood, Sefton and Villawood.
More than 290 cannabis plants – with a potential street value of $1.015 million – were seized across the properties and six men, aged 26, 27, 33, 38 – and two women – aged 35 and 41 – were arrested and charged.
A 64-year-old man from Villawood was arrested on Wednesday in connection with the investigation. He was found to be in possession of more than $100,000 in cash.