Eleven people have been charged and will face court after a major crackdown on illicit drugs in the NSW snowfields this week.
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Following the establishment of Strike Force Minta in July, police executed five search warrants in Jindabyne and Smiggins Holes on Tuesday and Wednesday, seizing drugs including cannabis, MDMA, cocaine, LSD, psychedelic mushrooms, dexamphetamine, methyl amphetamine and $3,000 in cash.
The estimated street value of the illicit drugs is in excess of $10,000.
Eleven people will face court on 28 charges relating to the supply of illicit drugs.
Among them, a 23-year-old man and a 22-year-old man from Smiggins Holes, a 26-year-old man from Jindabyne, and a 29-year-old woman from Gerroa, who have been charged with various offences relating to possession to supply.
All were granted strict bail conditions to appear before Cooma Local Court on 18 October.
Three other men from the Alpine areas have been charged with supply prohibited drugs and will appear in Cooma Local Court at a later date.
Monaro Local Area Command, Superintendent Mark Murphy said police were very disappointed in the minority who continue to profit from the sale of illegal drugs that cause significant health issues, and devastates local communities.
“This operation is a clear indication that drug dealing will not be tolerated within the Monaro Command,” Superintendent Murphy said.