Two southern Shoalhaven men have been charged with robbing five chemists between Batemans Bay and Nowra late last week.
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Between Thursday and Friday, March, 25-26 break and enters were reported at pharmacies in the Batemans Bay/Tomakin areas, Nowra and Callala Bay.
Police were notified and officers from the South Coast Police District Proactive Crime Team started investigations.
Following inquiries, a 23-year-old man was arrested at a home in Bawley Point on Friday.
A search of the home revealed prescription medication, approximately six kilograms of cannabis and ammunition.
Following further inquiries, a 33-year-old man was arrested at a home in Mollymook.
A search of the home revealed cannabis, knuckle dusters and goods believed to be stolen during the pharmacy robberies.
All seized items will undergo forensic examination.
Both men were arrested and taken to Ulladulla Police Station.
The 23-year-old man was charged with five counts of aggravated break, enter and steal, and possessing a prohibited drug.
The 33-year-old man was charged with five counts of aggravated break, enter and steal, and cultivating a prohibited plant.
Both were initially refused bail by police but granted conditional bail the following day, to appear in Nowra Local Court on May 24.
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