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Drugs and Fireworks Seized

Detectives have seized drugs and fireworks during a search warrant in Young on Monday.

About 11.15am, Monday 15 June, officers attached to The Hume Police District executed a search warrant at a home in Young.

During the search of the premises, police allegedly located 1.5kg of cannabis in a false bottom of a pantry cupboard, a number of large fireworks, and a further 60g of cannabis.
The items will undergo forensic examination.

There was no one at the property at the time of the search.
Investigations are continuing.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or   Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

Woman charged after drugs allegedly located during search warrant.
On Thursday 11 June, detectives attached to The Hume Police District attended a in Young, for the execution of a search warrant.

During a search of the property, police allegedly located and seized methyl-amphetamine, electronic scales, clear resealable bags, a ledger, and $950 cash.

The items were seized to undergo forensic examination.

A woman was arrested at the scene and taken to Young Police Station.
She was charged with eight offences being:
Five counts of supply prohibited drug less than small quantity
Supply prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis
Possess prohibited drug and;
Recklessly deal with proceeds of crime less than $5000.

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