Central West and Rural Crime investigators have charged two men over the supply of prohibited drugs after seizing cash and drugs during raids in Orange last month.
In July 2025, detectives attached to the Rural Crime Prevention Team at Central West Police District commenced Strike Force Lakewood to investigate the theft of firearms in Orange.
During these investigations, strike force detectives identified a drug supply syndicate operating in Orange and surrounding areas.
Following inquiries, strike force detectives - with assistance from the Central West Proactive Crime Team, Dog Squad, and Western Region Operation Support Group - executed search warrants at homes on Forest Road and Stevensons Way, Orange, about 6am on Thursday 22 January 2026.
During the search, officers located and seized $24,650 cash, 5.684 kilos of cannabis, 27.7 grams of cocaine and electronic devices.
During the investigation detectives seized a total of 312 grams of cocaine.
The combined street value of the drugs seized is estimated to be over $250,000.
Following the search, strike force detectives arrested two men - both aged 47 - at the homes before taking them to Orange Police Station.
Both men were charged with supply cannabis more than indictable & less than commercial quantity, and recklessly deal with proceeds of crime more than $5000.
They were both refused bail and appeared before Bail Division Court 4 on Friday 23 January 2026. They have since been granted conditional bail to appear before Orange Local Court on Wednesday 18 March 2026.
Investigations under Strike Force Lakewood continue.
