Police Make Drug Arrests in Coffs Coast Hotel Search

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16 January 2017

Two men have been charged following a drug investigation in Coffs Harbour.

Last November, police from Coffs/Clarence Local Area Command established Strike Force Rawhiti to investigate drug offences being committed within a licensed premises on Moonee Street, Coffs Harbour.

About 12pm on Sunday, following inquiries, investigators executed a search warrant at the premises.

During the search of the property, police allegedly located numerous vials of anabolic steroids; a small amount of a substance believed to be methamphetamine; a small amount of dried cannabis leaf; and a small amount of a powder substance believed to be cocaine.

A male staff member of the premises, aged 41, was served with a Field Court Attendance Notice for possess prohibited drug.

Another male, aged 22, who was a guest at the premises, was also issued a Field Court Attendance Notice for possess prohibited drug.

They are both expected to appear at Coffs Harbour Local Court on 6 February 2017.

Detective Inspector Darren Jameson addressed media in Coffs Harbour this morning.

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