A West Wollongong woman is one of four people who will face court on drug supply charges following a police operation at a Sydney music festival.
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A total of 272 people were searched during the police blitz at the Midnight Mafia Music Festival, held at the Sydney Showground between 4pm until midnight on Saturday.
Thirty-two people were arrested and charged with drug possession during the event, while a further eight were issued drug criminal infringement notices.
A 30-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman were arrested after they were allegedly found in possession of 26 MDMA capsules and cash.
During a subsequent search of a vehicle parked outside the event, police said 50 MDMA capsules were found.
The couple were taken to Auburn police station.
The Blacktown man was charged with three counts of supplying a prohibited drug, and knowingly dealing with the proceeds of crime.
The West Wollongong woman was charged with two counts of supplying a prohibited drug, and knowingly dealing with the proceeds of crime.
Both were refused bail to appear at Parramatta Bail Court on Sunday.
A 24-year-old man was found in possession of 30 MDMA capsules and cash.
He was arrested and charged with supplying a prohibited drug and knowingly dealing with the proceeds of crime.
A 22-year-old was found in possession of 29 MDMA capsules.
He was arrested and charged with two counts of supplying a prohibited drug.
The pair were taken to Merrylands police station and granted conditional bail to appear at Burwood Local Court next month.
In addition to the drug-related arrests, a 38-year-old man was found with $41,000 in cash. Police arrested and charged him with knowingly dealing with the proceeds of crime.
He was refused bail to appear at Parramatta Bail Court on Sunday.
During the event, 165 people sought medical treatment. Nine were taken to hospital by paramedics for further treatment, six of those for drug-related health issues.
South West Metropolitan Region Operations Manager, Detective Superintendent Jason Weinstein, said those intent on bringing illicit drugs into these events will be caught, charged and put before the courts.