Woman charged after 4000 tins of baby formula seized

A woman has been charged after more than $200,000 cash and 4000 tins of baby formula were seized by police in Sydney overnight.

Strike Force Dungv detectives arrested a 48-year-old woman and a 53-year-old man at about 10pm on Wednesday night in a car park at Carlingford.

They were taken to the Ryde Police Station.

Police said two search warrants were executed at homes at Carlingford shortly after the arrests.

Investigators allegedly found more than 4000 tins of baby formula, Manuka honey, large quantities of vitamins and other items, all of which are believed to be stolen.

More than $215,000 cash was located by authorities hidden throughout one of the homes, and was seized as alleged proceeds of crime.

Police allege they found more than 4000 tins of baby formula on Wednesday night after two search warrants were executed. Source: NSW Police
Police allege they found more than 4000 tins of baby formula on Wednesday night after two search warrants were executed. Source: NSW Police
Police seized more than $200,000 in Sydney’s north-west. Source: NSW Police
Police seized more than $200,000 in Sydney’s north-west. Source: NSW Police

The woman was charged with knowingly directing activities of a criminal group, knowingly participating in a criminal group, three counts of participating in a criminal group and related charges.

She is due to appear in Burwood Local Court on September 17, after being granted strict conditional bail.

The man was released pending further investigations.

Police allege they located vitamins, Manuka honey and other items along with the formula. Source: NSW Police
Police allege they located vitamins, Manuka honey and other items along with the formula. Source: NSW Police