Police say they seized about 300 bottles of alcohol, 70 Lego sets, and more than $30,000 cash in connection with an alleged drug trafficking operation.
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Kristaps Fridemanis, 36, from Cook, is expected to face fresh charges of trafficking in a controlled drug other than cannabis, and possession of property suspected of being the proceeds of crime.
The case was adjourned in the ACT Magistrates Court on Monday.
Fridemanis and Annette Keir, 43, faced the ACT Magistrates Court earlier this month charged with drug trafficking-related offences after they were arrested in Hawker following an alleged drug deal.
The pair have not yet entered pleas.
Police claim on January 9 they searched Fridemanis' vehicle and found more than 19 clip-seal bags containing substances suspected of being illicit drugs, including methamphetamine and synthetic heroin, and prescription medications. An amount of cash was also found.
At a search of a Cook home at about 11.30pm, about $20,000 in cash, as well as alleged drugs and chemicals used to manufacture of illicit drugs, were found.
Police said the home had to be evacuated due to the hazardous nature of the chemicals found.
The court heard earlier this month "hundreds of suspicious telecommunications" could be explained by Keir being a sex worker.
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Since then, ACT Policing conducted a search warrant in Fyshwick and claims to have found stolen property.
During this warrant, and one previously executed in Hawker, police state they seized more than $30,000 in cash, about 300 bottles of liquor, about 70 Lego sets, and equipment and documents relating to the production of drugs.
Anyone with information about the sale or manufacture of illicit drugs can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Information can be provided anonymously.
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