Detectives have seized $870,000 in cash, $2 million worth of vapes, and over $350,000 worth of illegal tobacco in Homebush West.
At about 4pm on July 15, detectives attached to State Crime Command’s Drug and Firearms Squad stopped a Toyota Van travelling on Arthur Street, Homebush West, where they located a satchel bag containing $40,000 cash.
Following a search of the vehicle, detectives located and seized a shopping bag containing $80,000 cash and a suitcase containing $750,000 cash. The driver, a 37-year-old man and his passenger, a 34-year-old man, were arrested before being taking to Auburn Police Station.
Further enquiries led detectives to execute a search warrant on a unit in Arthur Street, Homebush West. During the search, detectives located and seized 50,000 vapes and 350,000 cigarettes, with a combined street value of over $2.3 million.
Both men were charged with knowingly dealing with the proceeds of crime and were refused bail to appear before Burwood Local Court.
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