Chilling video shows armed thugs trying to break into home, cops hint at possible drug connection
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA: NSW police are on the hunt for a group of men who almost broke through a Lithgow home. In a video released by authorities, the men are seen armed with shotguns and machetes as they attempt to break into the house. They are all seen wearing masks as they repeatedly kick and bash the back door of the home to gain entry.
One of the trio is seen trying to strike the home’s security camera before they eventually give up on the attempt and leave. The police say there was a man in the home when the incident took place at around 2 am last November. The footage was released months after the attack when it was found that it might be connected to the ongoing drug supply offenses in the state’s Central Tablelands. The video can be seen here. Meanwhile, a police task force has been set up to aid in the investigations into the alleged supply of methamphetamine in the Lithgow area.
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Connection to drug offenses
In December 2022, a 31-year-old man was pulled over in Kingswood carrying drug paraphernalia along with 150 grams of meth - all of which together amounted to an astounding street value of approximately USD 50,200. The man was taken into custody and arrested, while also being charged with multiple drug-related offenses. It was while investigating these offenses that the police were tipped off to the attempted break-in.
Police seize firearms
When authorities visited the property, they spoke to a 50-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman, according to 7News. In addition to receiving their statements, the police also seized many items of interest from the home - including a pistol, a sawn-off shotgun, and a magazine. All the items are expected to go through forensics in an attempt to find new leads. While it has been many months since the attempted break-in, no arrests have been made as yet.