A Manly homeowner received an unwelcome surprise this week after discovering cocaine had been placed in their letterbox.
The resident of Iluka Avenue contacted NSW Police shortly before 5.30pm on Tuesday, 10 February, after finding several small resealable plastic bags containing a white powder in their mailbox.
Officers from Northern Beaches Police Area Command responded to the address and seized the suspicious package, which consisted of multiple small bags contained within a larger resealable plastic bag.
Laboratory testing has since confirmed the substance was cocaine.
Police believe the drugs were either intended for a different recipient or had been ditched by someone attempting to avoid detection. Authorities have not yet determined how the package ended up in the letterbox.
The quantity of cocaine discovered is considered an indictable amount under NSW law. According to the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985, possession of an indictable quantity of cocaine can result in penalties of up to 15 years’ imprisonment and fines reaching $220,000 if prosecuted in the District Court.
Northern Beaches detectives have launched an investigation into the incident and are appealing for information from the public.
Anyone with details about the source of the package is urged to contact Manly Police Station on 02 9976 8099 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Information provided to Crime Stoppers can be given anonymously.
Published 15-February-2026
