Police charge three men after investigations into drug and property offences at St George

Three men have been charged as part of an investigation into multiple drug and property offences in Sydney's south.

In June 2021, officers attached to St George Police Area Command established Strike Force Binal to investigate property and drug supply offences throughout the local area.

As part of inquiries, strike force investigators identified two men, both aged 35, along with another 48-year-old man, were linked to up to 12 break and enters and methamphetamine supply across the St George area.

On Monday 2 August 2021, police executed a search warrant at a property on Forest Road, Penshurst, where they seized various items that were suspected stolen.

About 8.15am on Thursday 5 August 2021, officers attached to the St George Police Area Command Proactive Crime Team arrested two men, aged 35 and 48.

The 35-year-old man was charged with 13 drug supply and property offences and was refused bail.

The 48-year-old was charged with five property offences and granted conditional bail.

About 10am on Thursday 12 August 2021, police attended a correctional centre at Silverwater and arrested another 35-year-old man, who was charged with 20 drug supply and property offences.

Following further inquiries, the 48-year-old man was arrested about 10.30am today (Friday 10 September 2021), and charged with an additional property offence.

He has been refused bail to appear before Sutherland Local Court today.

Additional charges have also been laid against both 35-year-old men. They are next due to appear at Sutherland Local Court on Tuesday 26 October 2021.

The three men remain before the courts facing a total of 44 drug and property offences.

Investigations under Strike Force Binal are continuing.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.

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