Three men have been charged for allegedly operating a sophisticated $5 million drug ring out of Western Sydney.
A strike force was established in 2023 to investigate cocaine supply from a high-profile criminal network using the "dial-a-dealer" method, where a dealer is called and a meeting place is decided on to make the exchange.
"Police will allege in court the syndicate were responsible for selling approximately 500 'bags' of cocaine a week, generating approximately $5 million a year," police said today.He was taken to Bankstown Police Station and charged with 13 offences including five counts of supplying prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis and participating in a criminal group.He was refused bail and appeared before court today.
At the Parramatta address, a 24-year-old man and 26-year-old man were arrested and taken to Granville Police Station, where they were both charged with seven offences.Strike force investigations continue as police urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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