Dramatic moment Police Minister’s brother is pulled over by cops and slapped with handcuffs as raids uncover $2million of meth and $220,000 in cash
- Brother of Paul Toole, NSW Deputy Premier, was arrested before drug raid
- Footage shows the Police Minister’s brother pulled over in Newcastle, NSW
- The arrest came after investigation into the supply of prohibited drugs in NSW
- Joshua Toole was arrested along with a 24-year-old woman in a vehicle stops
- Four people including Toole have now been charged over alleged syndicate
Dramatic footage has emerged of NSW Deputy Premier Paul Toole’s brother being arrested over his alleged involvement in a massive drug supply syndicate
Joshua Toole, 38, was taken into custody along with a 24-year-old woman in synchronised vehicle stops in Newcastle and the Central Coast at about 9am on Wednesday.
Video shows police instructing Mr Toole to open his boot and exit the vehicle before detectives slapped handcuffs on him. He was led away by a detective while police officers searched his car.
Mr Toole was taken to Belmont Police station where he was charged with multiple counts of drug supply and directing the activities of a criminal group.
The woman and two other men have also been charged with drug-related offenses, following raids at various properties which allegedly uncovered $2million in meth and $220,000 in cash.
Mr Toole was refused bail to appear at Newcastle Local Court on Thursday.
Mr Toole was refused bail to appear at Newcastle Local Court on Thursday
The brother of Paul Toole, NSW Deputy Premier, Joshua (pictured), has been pulled over and hauled away by police as part of a massive investigation into an alleged drug supply syndicate
Footage shows cops instructing Mr Toole to open his boot and exit his vehicle before detectives slapped handcuffs on him and led him into a police van
The group of four were arrested on Wednesday following a six-month investigation into the supply of meth by the Drug and Firearms Squad in the Central Coast and Hunter Valley regions.
Police Minister Toole said on Wednesday night that he was ‘devastated’ by the news of his brother’s arrest.
The politician was elected John Barilaro’s replacement as the leader of the NSW Nationals last year.
The 24-year-old woman who was with Mr Toole has been charged with drug supply offences and participating in a criminal group.
She was granted bail and will appear at Wyong Local Court tomorrow.
Police Minister Mr Toole said on Wednesday night that he was ‘devastated’ by the news of the arrest
Mr Toole was arrested along with a 24-year-old woman in vehicle stops on Wednesday
Mr Toole was taken to Belmont Police station where he was charged with multiple counts of drug supply and directing the activities of a criminal group
A short time later, investigators executed search warrants in Belmont North, Nords Wharf and Wadalba, allegedly locating and seizing more than 2kg of methylamphetamine – with an estimated potential street value of $2million.
They also allegedly found $220,000 in cash, a gel-blaster firearm, electronic devices, and other items relevant to the investigation.
A 43-year-old man was arrested during the search of a home at Belmont North and taken to Belmont Police Station.
He has been charged with multiple counts of drug supply, participating in a criminal group, dealing with the proceeds of crime.
The 43-year-old was denied bail and will appear at Newcastle Local Court on Thursday.
Investigators executed search warrants in Belmont North, Nords Wharf and Wadalba, allegedly locating and seizing more than 2kg of methylamphetamine – with an estimated potential street value of $2million
They also allegedly found $220,000 cash, a gel-blaster firearm, electronic devices, and other items relevant to the investigation
Along with Mr Toole and the 24-year-old woman, a 42 and 43 year old man were charged over the syndicate
Following further inquiries, a 42-year-old man was arrested at a workplace in Wyong about 10.30am and taken to Wyong Police Station.
He has been charged with multiple counts of drug supply, participating in a criminal group, recklessly dealing with the proceeds of crime, and drug possession.
He has been denied bail and will face Wyong Local Court on Thursday.
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