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Sydney Musician Accused in $5.5 Million Drug Ring May Face Life Imprisonment

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A Sydney rock frontman is facing possible life behind bars if convicted over his alleged role in what police claim is a $5.5 million international drug ring.
Police have charged eight people, including the musician Azaria Byrne, who is accused of running an international drug ring out of a music studio in Sydney’s inner west.
Detectives said they identified a group that they allege is responsible for the coordination, manufacture and supply of illegal drugs, including ketamine, cocaine, MDMA, and LSD.
Police made one of the discoveries behind a hidden door at the music studio. (Nine)
The music studio raid was one of eight across the city. (Nine)

In a coordinated effort, police conducted raids across eight locations yesterday, targeting properties in Potts Point, Earlwood, Dulwich Hill, Leichhardt, Marrickville, and Balmain.

The initial raid occurred at a residence in Potts Point around 6:40 a.m., resulting in the arrest of a 33-year-old man. Authorities reportedly confiscated illegal substances alongside more than $37,000 in cash during this operation.

The suspect was transported to Surry Hills Police Station and has been charged with several offenses, including 17 counts of supplying a large commercial quantity of illegal drugs.
Shortly after, police executed a search warrant at a Leichhardt music studio.
Azaria Byrne and Brooke Mitchell. (Nine)

During the searches, police allegedly uncovered approximately 25 kilograms of ketamine, over 17 kilograms of cannabis, 2.5 kilograms of cocaine, 3.5 kilograms of MDMA, 5.6 kilograms of diazepam, and more than 500 grams of psilocybin.

In addition, authorities seized about 70 grams of methamphetamine, over 18,000 tablets suspected to contain LSD, and $200,000 in cash.

Police later conducted raids at multiple properties across Earlwood, Dulwich Hill and Marrickville, seizing more drugs and cash.

Superintendent Gretchen Atkins called the operation an “excellent investigation”.

”Tonight, there are less drugs on the streets of Sydney.”

Byrne, who fronts the rock group The Art, and his fiancee Brooke Mitchell were both denied bail and appeared in court today.
Police have charged eight people over their alleged roles in the manufacture and supply of prohibited drugs after more than $5.5 million worth seized following an investigation under Strike Force Dulce.
Police have charged eight people over their alleged roles in the manufacture and supply of prohibited drugs after more than $5.5 million worth seized following an investigation under Strike Force Dulce. (NSW Police Force)
Byrne, who fronts the rock group The Art, was denied bail. (Nine)
The six other people involved in the alleged drug ring were charged with offences relating to the supply of illegal drugs and dealing with the proceeds of crime.

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