Two men and a woman have been charged with almost 250 drug-related offences following extensive investigations into the alleged supply of prohibited drugs in the Lake Macquarie region.
\nIn September this year, Strike Force Coifs was established by Lake Macquarie Police District detectives to investigate the ongoing supply of prohibited drugs in the Windale area.
\nFollowing investigations, about 10.20am yesterday (Wednesday 15 December 2021), search warrants were executed by officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District at two homes on Willandra Crescent and Lachlan Street, Windale.
\nA number of items were located during the search warrants, including methamphetamine, cash and
\nelectronic stun devices. All items have been seized for forensic examination.
\nTwo men and a woman were arrested and taken to Belmont Police Station.
\nA 59-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman were each charged with 49 offences including supply prohibited drug large commercial quantity, ongoing supply of prohibited drug and deal with the proceeds of crime.
\nA 63-year-old man was charged with 156 offences including supply prohibited drug large commercial quantity, ongoing supply of prohibited drug, possess or use a prohibited weapon, and deal with the proceeds of crime.
\nAll three were refused bail to appear at Newcastle Local Court today (Thursday 16 December 2021).
\nInvestigations under Strike Force Coifs continue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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