MORE CHARGES have been dropped against alleged members of a Woolomin drug ring.
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Former bull rider Jordan Lane-Robb had faced six charges of supplying an indictable quantity of prohibited drugs. But three of those charges were withdrawn and dismissed when he fronted court.
Lane-Robb pleaded guilty to the three remaining charges, relating to the supply of more than 280g of the drug ice in East Tamworth between June 12 and September last year.
Police previously alleged Lane-Robb handled more than $50,000 in cash he knew was derived from crime, but the charge was dropped on Wednesday.
Magistrate Julie Soars told Lane Robb a formal plea would be entered on the other matters.
“Mr Lane-Robb you have been arraigned for the district court in respect to sequences one, four and six,” she said.
“No worries,” Lane-Robb replied, he will face Tamworth District Court on October 26.
Co-accused Josie Taylor appeared via audio visual link from Wollongong Legal Aid, she pleaded guilty to one charge of supply prohibited drug.
Four similar charges and a charge of supply prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis were dismissed.
Four charges of possess prohibited drug have been held as back up charges for Taylor.
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Defence solicitor Yvonne Phillapos had Taylor’s bail conditions changed to report just once per week.
She will be arraigned to the district court on the supply prohibited drug charge on November 2.
The main target of Strike Force Delaney, the investigation unit set up to probe the alleged drug ring, Benjamin Woodard faces 15 charges and remains behind bars.
Investigators allege he dealt with more than $200,000 in cash believed to be the proceeds of crime and supplied more than 1.1kh of the drug ice.
Woodard also faces an unrelated break and enter charge where its alleged he stole less than $15,000 worth of property.
He has been in custody since he was arrested by police on September 10 last year, he has made no application for bail.
Woodard is yet to enter pleas.
Madeline Link
Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.
Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.
