FOUR men have been charged following a strike force investigation into drug supply across the Riverina.
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Strike Force Detop was established by investigators from the Southern Region Enforcement Squad in April this year to investigate the supply of prohibited drugs in the Wagga area.
Following an investigation, strike force officers executed a search warrant at a home in Turvey Park about 6.30am on Tuesday where they allegedly located and seized ice, counterfeit cash, cannabis, electronic devices, a trailbike and prescription medication.
Two men, aged 21 and 24, were arrested at the home and taken to Wagga Police Station.
A third man, 26, was also arrested at a home in Narrandera and a 39-year-old man was arrested at Kooringal following further inquiries.
The 21-year-old man was charged with 18 counts of supplying a prohibited drug, supplying a prohibited drug on an ongoing basis, participate in a criminal group contribute to criminal activity and recklessly deal with proceeds of crime.
The 24-year-old man was charged with six counts of supplying a prohibited drug and participating in a criminal group contribute to criminal activity.
The 39-year-old man was charged with supplying a prohibited drug.
All three were refused bail and are due to appear in Wagga Local Court on Tuesday.
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The 26-year-old man was charged with seven counts of supplying a prohibited drug, supplying a prohibited drug on an ongoing basis and participating in a criminal group contribute to criminal activity.
He was refused bail and is due to appear in Junee Local Court via AVL on Tuesday.
Police will allege in court the men operated as a criminal group and were supplying prohibited drugs throughout the Wagga area.
Inquiries under Strike Force Detop are continuing.
