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Police raid alleged Allambie dealer’s home, arrest 52 year old woman

August 21, 2026

A woman has been charged with drug supply after police allegedly seized cocaine, cannabis, MDMA and thousands of dollars in cash from a home in Allambie Heights this morning, 21 August. The arrest follows a Strike Force Sodatom investigation established in January 2026 by detectives Northern Beaches detectives into the alleged supply of drugs. About 7.30am on Friday 21 August 2026, strike force detectives, with assistance from Northwest Metropolitan Operational Support Group, executed a search warrant at the Allambie Heights home. Police allegedly seized 315 grams of cocaine, 562 grams of cannabis, 95 grams of MDMA and $10,300 cash. A 52-year-old woman was arrested and taken to Manly Police Station, where she was charged with 13 offences. These include three counts of supplying a prohibited drug of...

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Avi Vince - August 7, 2026

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