Newcastle Drug Bust Uncovers $19k, Weapons and Huge Stash

NEWCASTLE – Two women have been charged with dozens of offences after police seized large quantities of drugs, weapons and cash during a major investigation in the Hunter Region. Date & Time: Tuesday 12 August 2025, 6:20pm (charges announced 13 August) Location: M1 Motorway at Wyong; Newcastle; Mayfield West Seized: Cocaine, methamphetamine, GBL, cannabis, MDMA, psilocybin, weapons and cash Strike Force: Carrolup, established by Hunter Region Enforcement Squad Status: Both accused refused bail; court dates set for 14 and 15 August Police say the arrests followed an extensive investigation by the Hunter Region Enforcement Squad (RES) into alleged drug supply in the Newcastle area. Strike Force...