A Port Macquarie teenager has been charged with multiple drug-related offences after police allegedly uncovered a significant quantity of illegal substances during a vehicle stop and subsequent property search on the New South Wales Mid North Coast.
The 18-year-old man was arrested following an operation conducted by officers attached to the Mid North Coast Police District. Police allege the investigation began shortly after 10am on Friday, 12 June 2026, when officers stopped a vehicle travelling along Koala Street in Port Macquarie.
During a search of the vehicle, police claim they discovered approximately 250 LSD tabs along with more than 110 grams of MDMA. The quantities allegedly seized prompted investigators to pursue further inquiries.
Following the roadside stop, detectives executed a search warrant at a residential property on Tasman Road, Port Macquarie. During that search, officers allegedly located additional items, including cannabis, methylamphetamine, ammunition, a knife and approximately $4,100 in cash.
The teenager was taken to Port Macquarie Police Station, where he was charged with two counts of supplying a prohibited drug in an indictable quantity. Under New South Wales law, offences involving the supply of prohibited drugs in indictable quantities carry serious penalties and are typically dealt with in higher courts.
The accused appeared before the Bail Division Court over the weekend, where an application for release was considered. However, the court refused bail, meaning the young man remains in custody while the matter progresses through the legal system.
He is expected to reappear before the Port Macquarie Local Court on 24 June 2026.
The case serves as another reminder of the ongoing efforts by police to target the alleged supply and distribution of illicit drugs across regional New South Wales. Authorities have repeatedly highlighted concerns about the impact of illegal substances on local communities, particularly the risks associated with synthetic drugs such as MDMA and LSD.
As the legal proceedings continue, it is important to note that the allegations against the teenager have not yet been tested in court. Under Australian law, he is entitled to the presumption of innocence unless and until proven guilty.
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the alleged offences remain ongoing, and police have not indicated whether further charges or arrests are expected in connection with the matter.
