A late-night search for a crashed drone has allegedly exposed a hi-tech drug delivery operation south of Sydney, with police charging two men after seizing methylamphetamine and cash.
Police said the pair were caught hiding inside a Corrimal St unit complex in Wollongong shortly before midnight on Tuesday after reports of suspicious behaviour sparked a call to officers.
Police spoke to the men, aged 43 and 24, who told officers they were searching for a drone that had crashed within the complex.
Following a search, officers located and seized a damaged drone that was carrying a dog waste bag containing 66g of methylamphetamine.
Both men were then arrested and taken to Wollongong Police Station.
Following further inquiries, police searched a home on Cliff Rd, Wollongong, about 1.30pm on Wednesday.
During the search, police found that the front door of the home had been modified with metal and several deadbolts to secure the premises.
Police also located and seized a baton, an electronic stun device, 42g of methylamphetamine and $4350 in cash.
Both men were charged with supply prohibited drug more than indictable and less than commercial quantity, enter enclosed land not prescribed premises without lawful excuse, and possess prohibited drug.
Police will allege in court the men were using the drone to deliver drugs in the area when it crashed.
They were both refused bail to appear before Bail Division Court on Wednesday, where they were further refused bail to appear before Wollongong Local Court on May 12.
