Two men and a woman – aged between 48 and 63 – have been charged with more than 250 drug and weapon-related offences following extensive investigations into the alleged supply of prohibited drugs in the Lake Macquarie region.
In 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.
“Following investigations, about 10.20am yesterday, search warrants were executed by officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District at two homes on Willandra Crescent and Lachlan Street, Windale,” NSW Police said in a statement today.
“A number of items were located during the search warrants, including methamphetamine, cash and electronic stun devices. All items have been seized for forensic examination.
“Two men and a woman were arrested and taken to Belmont Police Station.”
A 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.
A 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.
All three were refused bail to appear at Newcastle Local Court today.
