Govind Tekale
Police have arrested two men and seized $1.5 million worth of prohibited drugs following coordinated raids across Western Sydney properties. The operation, conducted by NSW Police Taskforce Falcon and Strike Force Ledoc, targeted what authorities describe as a commercial drug supply network operating across Old Guildford and Edmondson Park.
Officers executed search warrants at multiple locations and arrested a 26-year-old and a 40-year-old man. Police charged the two men with multiple offences relating to alleged drug supply and other criminal activity.
The seizure reflects the scale of what police were investigating. Detectives recovered approximately 1.4 kilograms of cocaine, 3.5 kilograms of cannabis, 1.1 kilograms of ketamine, 780 grams of MDMA, and about 30 kilograms of THC-infused gummies. Officers also found one knife and electronic devices suspected to be related to the distribution operation.
Strike Force Ledoc was established in June to investigate what police describe as commercial supply. The men face court proceedings where the drugs and their estimated value are subject to judicial examination. The charges are allegations at this stage; conviction doesn’t automatically follow arrest.
The seizure happens against a broader context. Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission data shows cocaine consumption and ketamine use both increased in capital cities during 2025 compared with the year before. Operations like this one target the suppliers feeding that demand.
What comes next involves court. The men will face proceedings. Properties and assets suspected to be proceeds of crime can be subject to further investigation and potential seizure. The devices found can provide evidence of communication and coordination.
This operation reflects the work that happens behind headlines—the intelligence gathering, warrant preparation, and coordination that targets a piece of a larger supply chain.
