A MAN has been charged with alleged drug supply after vials of steroids and cocaine were seized on the Mid Coast.
About 10.40pm on Friday 21 February, officers attached to Manning Great Lakes Police District stopped an Isuzu Ute on Salt Water Road, Old Bar, following reports of alleged drug supply.
The driver – a 23-year-old man – was spoken to by police and subjected to a roadside drug test, which returned an alleged positive result for cocaine.
A subsequent vehicle search was conducted where officers allegedly located and seized cocaine, resealable bags and $2690 cash.
The man was arrested and taken to Taree Police Station.
Following inquiries, about 1.22am on Saturday 21 February, officers attended a home on Holden Road, Rainbow Flat, and executed a search warrant.
During the search, police allegedly located and seized 168 vials of steroids and a further $12,850 cash.
The man was charged with 14 offences being;
– Supply prohibited drug greater than indictable and less than commercial quantity
– Two counts of possess prohibited drug
– Two counts of recklessly deal with proceeds of crime less than $5000
– Six counts of possess drug (not cannabis leaf/MDMA) not exceed small quantity
– Three counts of possess/attempt to, prescribed restricted substance
He was refused bail to appear before Bail Division Court 1 today, where he was granted conditional bail to appear before Taree Local Court on Tuesday 17 March 2026.
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