A 54-year-old man from the New England region is facing a string of serious charges following a targeted police operation that uncovered a cache of illicit drugs, ammunition, and suspected stolen property.
Police Raid Uncovers Alleged Cache
Officers from Oxley Police District executed a search warrant at a home on Nemingha Lane in Nemingha, a locality near Tamworth, on the morning of Tuesday, 7 May 2024. During a thorough search of the property, police allege they made a significant discovery.
The items allegedly seized included a quantity of methylamphetamine (also known as 'ice'), cannabis, prescription medication, and ammunition. Furthermore, police claim to have found a number of power tools and other items believed to be stolen.
Man Faces Tamworth Court
The occupant of the property, Jason Ali Khan, aged 54, was arrested at the scene and taken to Tamworth Police Station. He was subsequently charged with a total of eight offences.
The charges laid against him include:
- Supplying a prohibited drug (indictable quantity)
- Possessing a prohibited drug
- Dealing with the proceeds of crime
- Possessing ammunition without holding a licence or permit
- Two counts of goods in personal custody suspected of being stolen
- Two counts of possessing a prohibited drug
Mr Khan was refused bail and appeared before Tamworth Local Court on Wednesday, 8 May 2024. The matter was adjourned, and he remains in custody awaiting his next court appearance.
Police Send a Clear Message
Oxley Police District officers have emphasised that the operation is part of ongoing efforts to target drug supply and property crime in the region. The seizure of both illicit substances and suspected stolen goods highlights the often-interconnected nature of such criminal activities.
Police have reiterated their commitment to investigating and disrupting networks involved in the distribution of illegal drugs, which they say cause significant harm to local communities. They encourage anyone with information about drug supply or stolen property to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers.
The case continues as investigations remain ongoing.
