In a significant pre-Christmas operation, New South Wales police arrested over 100 alleged drug dealers, with major busts occurring in Bondi and outside Parliament House.

The operation, which targeted dial-a-dealers, spanned three weekends from late November to early December 2024 and resulted in a total of 108 arrests.

NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Peter McKenna announced that the operation would continue into 2025, emphasizing the commitment to disrupting drug distribution at all levels.

This crackdown was part of Strike Force Northrop, which has been actively targeting dial-a-dealers since 2017.

In addition to the arrests, police confiscated over $90,000 in cash and five vehicles as part of asset seizure protocols.

The operation led to the seizure of approximately $20,000 worth of illegal drugs, including nearly 560 grams of cocaine and significant amounts of MDMA, cannabis, and other substances.

Among those arrested, 64 individuals were charged with supplying prohibited drugs, while 44 faced drug possession charges, and one was charged with domestic violence offenses.

On December 7, 2024, an 18-year-old woman and a 21-year-old man were arrested in Gymea with 10 bags of cocaine, $1,415 in cash, and a can of pepper spray.

Earlier, on the same day, a 45-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man were arrested in Bondi with 24 bags of cocaine, $3,450 in cash, and a knife, both facing multiple charges.

Another man was arrested in Bondi with multiple bags of drugs and cash, scheduled to appear in Waverley Local Court on December 10, 2024.

Notable arrests included a 22-year-old man in Sydney on November 22, who was found with 14 bags of cocaine and over $6,000 in cash.

Additionally, a Korean national was arrested on November 29 with 21 bags of cocaine and 60 MDMA caps, along with $750 in cash.