Guns, drugs and cash are seized in raid by elite anti-bikie Raptor Squad and alleged crime syndicate member is arrested
- Jean-Paul Issa, 26, was arrested at a home in Sydney’s west on Wednesday night
- Issa was charged with 19 offences including possessing unauthorised firearm
- Anti-bikie Raptor Squad raided a home in Bossley Park on Thursday, March 25
- Police found cocaine, .22 revolver, ammunition, ballistic vests and $3,250 cash
An alleged member of a crime syndicate has been charged after police seized multiple firearms, drugs and cash during a raid.
Jean-Paul Issa, 26, was arrested at a home in Seven Hills in Sydney’s west about 5pm on Wednesday, and later charged with three outstanding warrants and 19 offences.
The arrest follows a raid by the anti-bikie Raptor Squad and the Tactical Operations Unit at a Bossley Park home in Western Sydney on Thursday, March 25.
Jean-Paul Issa (pictured), 26, was arrested at a home in Seven Hills in Sydney’s west about 5pm on Wednesday, and later charged with three outstanding warrants and 19 offences
A second search in the backyard and granny flat uncovered a 9mm Beretta handgun, .22 revolver, ammunition and $3,250 cash
NSW also seized cocaine, methylamphetamine, cannabis, MDMA, steroids and prescription medication from the Bossley Park home
Police allege they found cocaine, methylamphetamine, cannabis, MDMA, steroids and prescription medication.
An electronic stun device, two ballistic vests, multiple fireworks, a selection of chemicals and electronic devices were also allegedly seized.
A second search in the backyard and granny flat allegedly uncovered a 9mm Beretta handgun, .22 revolver, ammunition and $3,250 cash.
The items have been taken for further forensic investigation.
The Raptor Squad raided a home in Bossley Park on March 25 and seized a 9mm Beretta handgun
NSW police also confiscated cocaine, methylamphetamine, cannabis, MDMA, steroids and prescription medication during a search warrant
During a raid at a Bossley Park home in Western Sydney on Thursday, March 25, police also seized $3,250
Issa was charged with three outstanding warrants and 19 additional offences including possessing an unauthorised pistol and firearm, not keeping a firearm safely and possessing ammunition without holding a license.
He was also charged with supplying prohibited drugs, possessing, supplying or making explosives for unlawful purpose and foods suspected stolen in or in premises.
The 26-year-old was taken to Blacktown Police Station and will appear in Blacktown local court on Thursday.
Jean-Paul Issa (pictured) was arrested and taken to Blacktown Police Station
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