18 charged after raids at 'The Block' in Redfern

A strike force was set up in January in the area, to investigate the local sale of illicit drugs such as heroin, cannabis, speed, ice and cocaine.

Following undercover operations, officers along with the Dog Squad, and Rescue Squad raided two neighbouring homes in Louis Street.

Eight females and 10 males, aged between 17 and 45 were charged with 26 drugs offences, other charges include custody of a knife in a public place.

Redfern Crime Manager Brad Monk says police have vowed to continue to target drug activity and drug-related crime in the area.

“In recent years, we have made significant progress towards ridding this neighbourhood of drugs and the suppliers remain on notice, we won’t let up now.”

The majority were refused bail, and will appear in the Central Local Court today and tomorrow.

Source: http://livenews.com.au/news/18-charged-after-raids-at-the-block-in-redfern/2009/5/14/206530