02-07-2025
Brothel manager and staffer charged with string of drug offences, $38k cash seized after police raid in Blacktown in Western Sydney
Two people have been charged with a string of drug offences after a brothel was raided by police in Western Sydney.
Detectives executed a search warrant at a licensed brothel in Blacktown about 12pm on Tuesday as part of an investigation by special taskforce Strike Force Expert.
Police said initial inquiries indicated staff at the brothel were allegedly supplying methamphetamine to clientele.
Strike Force Expert was established by the Blacktown Police Area Command earlier this year in February to probe the alleged supply of meth across the Blacktown area.
Police will allege $38,000 in cash, meth and cannabis were found during the raid.
Fortified steel doors and an "advanced surveillance system" were also allegedly discovered at the premises.
The manager of the brothel, a 34-year-old man, along with a 38-year-old female staff member, were arrested by detectives following the search.
Footage released by police on Wednesday showed the moment detectives stormed the brothel and made the arrests.
The man has been charged with two counts of supplying a prohibited drug, and one count each of organising, conducting or assisting a drug premises, and participating in a criminal group contributing to criminal activity.
The woman was charged with four counts of supplying a prohibited drug, and one count each of supply prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis, organising, conducting or assisting a drug premises, and participating in a criminal group contributing to criminal activity.
The duo, who were refused bail, will appear before Parramatta Local Court on Wednesday.
Investigations continue.
