A man has been charged following an investigation into the alleged importation of firearm silencers and steroids in Camden.
Almost two months ago, on Sunday, October 4, Australian Border Force (ABF) officers inspected a package at the Sydney Gateway Facility mail centre that had arrived from overseas.
Further examination revealed it contained 70 vials of a growth hormone and anabolic steroids.
On Tuesday, October 27, ABF officers intercepted a second package sent via air cargo which was found to contain four firearms silencers.
Both matters were referred to the NSW Police Force and detectives from Camden Police Area Command commenced an investigation.
On November 4 a search was conducted at a home on Bibb Avenue, Cobbitty, and a business on Argyle Street, Camden, with police seizing further prescribed restricted substances and a mobile phone.
On Sunday, November 22, a further package containing four firearm silencers was intercepted by ABF officers.
Following inquiries, a 45-year-old man was arrested at Narellan Police Station on Tuesday (December 1).
He was charged with intentionally importing prohibited tier-one goods without approval, two counts of importing prohibited imports and having in his possession a prescribed restricted substance.
The man was refused bail to appear in Campbelltown Local Court yesterday.
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Two people have died after a helicopter crashed in the Southern Highlands yesterday.
The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) received information about a missing aircraft last seen east of Marulan close to 7pm last night.
A search was conducted in rugged bushland near Tallong and the crash site located just after midnight.
