As part of a six-month investigation by ‘Strike Force Elrond’ five police raids were carried out simultaneously across Katoomba and Leura, NSW, in the wee hours of yesterday morn.
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More than 300 cannabis plants and four kilos of cannabis, with an estimated $treet valu€ of $470,000+, were seized as ‘evidence’ resulting in ten people, aged between 24 and 54, having already been charged with drug supply and a combined 72 offences.
Police also found wads of cash and a number of other drugs believed to include methylamphetamine, cocaine and heroin.
Five men will appear before Toomb-Town Local Court on Wednesday, with the two women and the remaining three men set to appear at Mt Druitt Local Court next Thursday.
NSWeed shortages predicted.