TWO men are allegedly breaking into drug dealers homes in Maitland armed with knives and swords and doing whatever it takes to escape with as many drugs as they can carry.
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Victims have told police the men have allegedly threatened to “torch them” and are not afraid to assault them if they do not hand over their illicit drugs.
The pair have hit drug dealers in Tenambit, East Maitland and Cessnock in the past seven days.
Their last-know hit was in Maize Street, Tenambit last week.
Police believe they consume the drugs and then conduct another home invasion when their supply runs out.
They have no idea how many other victims are out there because drug dealers are reluctant to report the matter to police.
Police allege Michael John Carroll and Kevin Francis Sams are behind the home invasions and have issued warrants for their arrest.
Central Hunter acting crime manager Acting Detective Inspector Mitch Dubojski said police were deploying every possible resource to track them down.
He believed they were staying in the Rutherford area.
“We strongly urge anyone who sees them to notify police and make sure they do not to approach them as they could be dangerous,” Acting Detective Inspector Dubojski said.
“At the very least we believe they are carrying knives and swords.”
Anyone who sees the men should phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Maitland detectives on 4934 0200.
