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Police seek information from the public

09 Apr, 2009 09:08 AM
Police are appealing to the public for information following the discovery of an active clandestine drug factory on the state's far south coast linked to the Rebels OMCG.

Chemicals and large quantities of over-the-counter cold and flu medication was also discovered at the site.

Police will allege what was found at the property would produce a large commercial quantity of methylamphetamine, destined for the streets of NSW.

Strike Force Kook was established by the Central Metropolitan Region Enforcement Squad, at Surry Hills, to investigate the sale of amphetamines (speed) and cocaine.

Police attached to Strike Force Kook, with the assistance of police from the Far South Coast Local Area Command and other specialist units, executed a search warrant at a premises in Bingi on Tuesday.

It is alleged that during the search of this property, which is linked to the Rebels OMCG, police located an active amphetamines factory.

Yesterday members of the State Crime Command's Drug Squad Chemical Operations Team, detectives from Far South Coast Local Area Command, and forensic chemists from the NSW Police Forensic Services Group worked to dismantle the drug factory.

During the process it is alleged more than 100 litres of chemicals and equipment used in the extraction of pseudoephedrine from over the counter cold and flu medication was found, as well as more than six kilograms of pseudoephedrine-based tablets.

Police arrested two men, aged 30 and 31, as well as a 23-year-old woman on at the site on Tuesday. They were taken to Batemans Bay Police Station for questioning and were later released pending further inquiries.

Police would like to speak with anyone who has information about the purchase of the chemicals and large amount of over-the-counter cold and flu medication.

Anyone who has information is urged to contact detectives from Strike Force Kook via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Callers are reminded they may remain anonymous if they wish.

Dangerous risk to the public

Police would also like to remind people of the dangers of working with chemicals in unregulated environments.

Such conditions are extremely dangerous and hazardous, with the risk of fire or explosion extremely high.

The dangers exist not only for those inside the premises but also neighbours and passers-by. It cannot be stressed enough that people, for their own safety and that of others, should not engage in this type of illegal activity.

Any members of the public with information about established drug factories is also urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Information will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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