Scottish couple charged in Australia after 107kg of ketamine seized in raids

A Scottish couple have been charged by Australian authorities after more than 100kg of ketamine was reportedly seized.

On June 26, detectives raided a property in Artarmon, a lower North Shore of Sydney suburb, amid a probe into the supply of drugs in the area.

During the search, police allegedly found two kilograms of drugs believed to be ketamine, scales, disposable gloves, clear resealable bags with white crystallised residue, and items of luggage.

Three days later police executed a warrant at a hotel room in north Sydney.

It is alleged that 107kg of ketamine was seized New South Wales Police

Demi McDaid, 23, and Jack Farrelly, 30, who are both believed to be from Scotland, were found inside and arrested.

Officers seized a number of mobile phones, just over $2,000 in cash, and documents police believe are drug ledgers.

A car, which was allegedly rented by Farrelly, was also found to contain around 105kg of drugs – believed to be ketamine.

The couple were charged with supplying a prohibited drug in an amount larger than an indictable quantity and less than a commercial quantity, and supplying a prohibited drug in an amount larger than or equal to a large commercial quantity.

The boot of a rented vehicle was searched New South Wales Police

Detectives claim McDaid and Farrelly travelled to the country for the sole purpose of distributing and supplying drugs.

On June 30, they appeared at Manly Local Court and were refused bail.

The couple are due to appear at Downing Centre Local Court on August 26.

An investigation is under way to identify any others involved, police said.

A Foreign Office spokesperson said: “We are supporting two British Nationals who have been detained in Australia and are in contact with the local authorities.”