A Gerroa woman is among eleven people charged during an investigation into alleged illicit drug supply in the NSW snowfields.
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Detectives attached to the Queanbeyan-based Monaro Local Area Command established Strike Force Minnta in July to investigate the supply of illicit drugs within the NSW snowfields area.
Officers executed five search warrants in Jindabyne and Smiggins Holes on Tuesday and Wednesday and seized drugs including cannabis, MDMA, cocaine, LSD, psychedelic mushrooms, dexamphetamine and methamphetamine, as well as and $3000 in cash.
During the operation police seized illicit drugs with an estimated potential street value in excess of $10,000.
During the two days of raids this week, police arrested 11 people and laid 28 charges predominantly relating to the supply of illicit drugs.
A 29-year-old woman from Gerroa was charged with possession of cocaine, cannabis and MDMA.
She was granted strict conditional bail to appear before Cooma Local Court on October 18.
A 23-year-old man from Smiggins Holes was charged with possession of cocaine, psychedelic mushrooms, LSD, MDMA, methyl amphetamine and cannabis. He was also charged with supplying a prohibited drug (MDMA) and knowingly take part in the supply of a prohibited drug (MDMA).
A 22-year-old man from Smiggins Holes was also charged with ongoing supply of a prohibited drug (MDMA), one count of supplying cocaine, and three counts of supplying an indictable quantity of a prohibited drug (MDMA).
A 26-year-old man from Jindabyne was charged with supplying drugs on an ongoing basis (dexamphetamine tablets) and four counts of supplying a prohibited drug (dexamphetamine).
The three men were also granted strict conditional bail to appear before Cooma Local Court on October 18.
Three other men from the Alpine areas have also been charged with the supply of prohibited drugs and will front Cooma Local Court at a later date.
Commander of the Monaro Local Area Command Superintendent Mark Murphy said he found it “disappointing that within the snowfields of NSW there remains a minority that continue to try to profit from the sale illegal drugs that can cause significant health issues and devastate local communities”.
“This operation is a clear indication that drug dealing will not be tolerated within the Monaro command” Superintendent Murphy said.
Andrew Pearson
Andrew grew up in the western Riverina town of Hay and has strong ties to the region. He is a former DA journo who has a passion for breaking news and has covered everything from council and politics to crime and court.
Andrew grew up in the western Riverina town of Hay and has strong ties to the region. He is a former DA journo who has a passion for breaking news and has covered everything from council and politics to crime and court.
