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TENTH PERSON ARRESTED IN TAMWORTH’S “ICE CASTLE” INVESTIGATION

A tenth person has been arrested over the alleged supply of illegal drugs and firearms in Tamworth.

Neil Edward Cook has been refused bail, accused of eight gun-related offences.

The 61-year-old faces a maximum of 20 years in jail if convicted.

On Thursday, police raided homes across Tamworth, arresting eight people as part of a probe into the supply of methlamphetamine and illegal firearms.

At the centre of the mass operation, a so-called “ice castle” that authorities allege was responsible for distributing drugs across New South Wales and down to Melbourne.

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Isobella Evans

Isobella Evans is a journalist with NBN News in Newcastle. After discovering a love for writing in primary school, Bella went on to complete a Bachelor of Communication at the University of Newcastle in 2018. She enjoyed a series of internships, including a gig at the Royal Easter Show, before receiving a full-time position at NBN's Tamworth bureau, where she worked for almost three years before moving to the company's Newcastle office in 2021.

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