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MAN ARRESTED WITH A KILO OF COCAINE HIDDEN IN HIS PANTS

A man has been charged after police allegedly located a kilogram of cocaine down his pants.

On Saturday, police were called to a home at East Maitland following reports of a domestic-related incident.

During a search of the home, police allegedly located and seized cannabis, methylamphetamine, steroids, cocaine, and more than $20,000 cash.

Following further inquiries, about 12:30pm yesterday, officers attended an industrial shed on Giggins Road, Heatherbrae.

When they arrived, a man jumped out a side window and attempted to evade police.

The 31-year-old man was arrested a short time later when police noticed something hidden inside his shorts.

A package was removed and found to contain 1kg of cocaine.

A subsequent search of the industrial property, police located and seized motorcycles, a car, methylamphetamine, cash, mobile phones and knuckle dusters.

The man was taken to Raymond Terrace Police Station and charged with five offences including supply large commercial quantity prohibited drug, possess prohibited drug, attempt stalk/intimidate intend fear of harm (domestic) and deal with proceeds of crime.

He was refused bail to appear at Maitland Local Court today.

Investigations are continuing and further charges are expected to be laid.

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