BROTHER OF NRL STAR WILLIE MASON CHARGED WITH DRUG OFFENCES

The brother of NRL star Willie Mason has been charged with drug offences, after police raided a Newcastle unit late yesterday.

37-year-old Les Mason was today granted bail, after police allegedly seized cannabis, cocaine and amphetamines from the home in Darby Street, Cooks Hill.

Police say they also seized cash and a motorcycle.

Les Mason is facing charges of possess prohibited drug, supply indictable quantity of prohibited drug and deal with proceeds of crime.