Two men, aged 35 and 37, have been charged – and firearms seized – following a search warrant at a property near Maitland on Wednesday.
Earlier this month, officers attached to the Port Stephens-Hunter Proactive Crime Team began an investigation relating to a number of offences, including the supply of drugs, in the area.
Following inquiries, officers executed a search warrant at a property on Champion Crescent, Gillieston Heights, about 8.30am on 6 September.
It allegedly revealed several items of interest including two firearms, an extendible baton, 119g of GHB and 16.6g methamphetamine.
The firearms and drugs were seized, along with electronic devices, prescribed restricted substances and an amount of cash.
Two male occupants were arrested before being taken to Maitland Police Station.
The younger man was charged with 10 offences including two counts of supply prohibited drug – indictable quantity, two counts of possess/attempt to prescribed restricted substance, two counts of possess unauthorised pistol, possess prohibited drug, and goods suspected stolen in/on premises.
The older male was charged with hinder or resist police officer in the execution of duty.
Both were refused bail to appear before Maitland Local Court on Thursday 7 September.
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