CRACKDOWN IN SW YIELDS DRUGS, GOODS

A Bunbury police crackdown on drug-pushers ended yesterday with a
substantial haul of illegal substances and stolen property.

The three-day Operation Carey was aimed at cutting the drug supply in the
South-West city and putting a stop to the practice of swapping stolen
property for drugs. The operation's biggest success came during a raid on a
Bunbury home yesterday morning.

A police team allegedly seized 28g of amphetamines, 450g of cannabis and
stolen goods, including jewellery, an 1100cc Kawasaki motorcycle, a
computer and electrical equipment.

Francis James Smith, 44, of Bunbury, was charged with possession of
amphetamines and cannabis with the intent to sell and supply.

More charges are expected to be laid.

Police raided five homes during the operation and laid several other
charges relating to the possession of cannabis and smoking implements.

Det-Sgt Greg McDonald said police were fighting an increase in the use of
amphetamines due to a drought in WA's heroin market.