Fed-up residents locked down in a Sydney tower block have BOOZE rations imposed ...

Fed-up residents locked down in a Sydney tower block have BOOZE rations imposed ...
Fed-up residents locked down in a Sydney tower block have BOOZE rations imposed ...

Residents in locked down buildings across NSW are being restricted to six drinks per day and have reported receiving their packages opened and searched by authorities.

The state's health department have introduced the drink limit in 'controlled buildings' in an attempt to 'ensure the safety of health staff and residents'.

Common Ground in Camperdown, a housing commission building in Sydney's inner-west, is the latest building to fall under a full lockdown after several cases were reported in the complex - with locals complaining their methods had gone too far. 

'Hey NSW Police, Common Ground residents are wondering what happened to the alcohol and tobacco items dropped of to them last night?' Resident and artist Ms Saffaa posted to Twitter.

'And under which powers are you allowed to confiscate them? Last time I checked these are legal to consume in this country.'

Residents of Common Ground in Camperdown say officials have been confiscating booze and opening their packages as the building sits under a government-controlled lockdown

Residents of Common Ground in Camperdown say officials have been confiscating booze and opening their packages as the building sits under a government-controlled lockdown

People living inside the complex have received packages opened by NSW Police to check the contents inside before handing to recipients

People living inside the complex have received packages opened by NSW Police to check the contents inside before handing to recipients

People say despite paying for alchol, they are only being rationed six beers or pre-mixed drinks, a bottle of wine or 375ml bottle of spirits per day

People say despite paying for alchol, they are only being rationed six beers or pre-mixed drinks, a bottle of wine or 375ml bottle of spirits per day

The Common Ground building, sponsored by Mission Australia, includes 104 units, many of which providing homes for homeless people throughout the area.

The building was cast into an extreme lockdown nearly two weeks ago after four cases were confirmed on the site.

Residents have had food provided from charities, but they've only received a box of canned food lacking nutritional value.

People identified the booze rations as a particular point of contention, with residents only allowed to have either six beers or pre-mixed drinks, one bottle of wine or one 375ml bottle of spirits.

These restrictions are the same as those returning from overseas serving hotel quarantine.

'A member of our community has delivered multiple hampers of fresh food, alcohol, and cigarettes, however the alcohol and some cigarette packs have been removed,' Ms Saffaa said.

'NSW police are systematically searching our package, mail, and our belongings and now we have items missing.'

Health officials say the measures are in place to ensure the safety of both the person drinking and their neighbours.

'In all residential lockdown locations, NSW Police are there to ensure compliance with the Public Health Orders and assist NSW Health if

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