Name suppression lapses for Head Hunter

Interim name suppression has lapsed for one of the seven men and women arrested after a drug bust linked to the Head Hunters gang.

Thomas Gordon Edwardson, 56, will appear in court today to apply for remand on bail.

He was arrested on 16 charges on Tuesday linked to Operation Sylvester.

Edwardson faces eight charges related to the manufacturing, possession and supply of methamphetamine and two charges related to ecstasy.

He is charged with organised crime and attempting to procure the grievous bodily harm of a man.

Edwardson also faces charges of possession of an assortment of heavy-duty firearms, ammunition and a pistol.

He is charged with more offences than anyone arrested as part of Operation Sylvester.