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Man Caught With Nearly 300 MDMA Pills At Sydney Dance Party; Two Others Charged

Police carry out drug operation.

Three people have been charged with drug supply after they were allegedly caught carrying illicit substances at a dance event in Sydney over the weekend, one of whom had nearly 300 MDMA pills on his body. 

A drug operation was carried out at the 'Psychology' trance party at Max Watts in Moore Park on Saturday, where Israelian DJ Astrix performed.

A statement from police reports that the second man charged was allegedly caught with 42 tablets believed to be LSD and a further 15 MDMA pills, while the third was also allegedly found to be in possession of LSD and MDMA.

An additional 18 people were arrested for alleged drug possession matters at the same event, which attracted an audience of 400.

Six more people were issued cautions for cannabis possession, while two others were also charged with assault.