A 22-year-old reveller at Sydney’s Field Day Festival was allegedly busted with 138 MDMA pills during the New Year’s Day event.
The man was arrested on Monday and later charged with drug supply, dealing in proceeds of crime and resisting arrest, police said.
More than 26,000 people packed The Domain for the music festival, which was held from midday and continued until 11pm.
In that time, six people were arrested for allegedly supplying drugs, while 167 were charged with drug possession.
More than 26,000 people packed The Domain for the music festival, which was held from midday and continued until 11pm
Six people were rushed to hospital for treatment, with five of those conveyed for drug-related health issues.
One man will undergo surgery on his leg after injuring himself on a fence as he tried to join the party without a ticket.
Police said more than 200 people were charged with drug-related offences during New Year’s Day celebrations across Sydney.
In a separate operation, multiple arrests for drug-related offences were made at an event at a pub in North Sydney.
Six people were arrested for allegedly supplying drugs, while 167 were charged with drug possession. There is no suggestion anyone pictured was involved in any wrongdoing
Police said more than 200 people were charged with drug-related offences during New Year’s Day celebrations across Sydney
More than 100 people were searched and 54 people were charged with drug possession, police said.
‘Operations like those conducted on New Year’s Day will continue to be run at events throughout the year,’ police said in a statement.
‘Anyone caught with illicit drugs or found committing alcohol-related offences can expect the full force of the law.’
The 22-year-old man was granted conditional bail and will appear the Downing Centre Local Court on February 14.
‘Operations like those conducted on New Year’s Day will continue to be run at events throughout the year,’ police said in a statement (stock image)
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