Police have arrested and charged 11 men as part of a cross-border operation targeting drug supply on the Far North Coast today, NSW Police say.
Strike Force Cuppa was formed in August last year to investigate the supply of prohibited drugs and consorting involving members of an alleged criminal syndicate within the township of Nimbin.
The strike force, comprising detectives from Richmond Local Area Command – and assisted by officers from Northern Region Operations Support Group (OSG) – today, executed six search warrants within the townships of Nimbin and Lismore.
Police seized an estimated 5kg of cannabis, MDMA Tablets, methyl amphetamine (ICE), two firearms, and a range of prohibited weapons including an electronic stun gun, defensive spray and a slingshot.
They also recovered property alleged to have been stolen, including power tools and a large generator. Police also seized $55,000 cash that is alleged to be the proceeds of crime.
The men, aged between 21 and 35, were charged with a range of offences including consorting, supply prohibited drug, knowingly take part in supply of a prohibited drug, proceeds of crime and participate in a criminal group, among other charges.
All were bail refused to appear before Lismore Local Court tomorrow.
