Three people charged after drugs seized port-a-loo found in Young, Grenfell

Two men and a woman were swept up as police executed search warrants at homes in Young, Grenfell and rural Grenfell on Wednesday.

Detectives from Strike Force Mariam, which was established in February to investigate the alleged supply of ice and cannabis in the region, arrested the three during the course of the raids and took them to Young police station, where they were charged.

Further inquiries led Strike Force Mariam to Cooyal Street in Cowra yesterday, where police spoke to a 35-year-old woman who lives at the home.

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She was allegedly found to have methylamphetamine and cannabis, and a subsequent search of the residence uncovered more methylamphetamine, police said.

The woman will appear before Orange Local Court today after being charged with 16 counts of supplying a prohibited drug, two more of possessing a prohibited drug and single charges of ongoing supply of a prohibited drug, dealing with proceeds of crime and participating in a criminal group.

The searches at Young and Grenfell allegedly uncovered cannabis, drug paraphernalia, a pistol, a baton and an electric stun device.

Police also seized cash, electronics and fireworks. Investigators believe the port-a-loo was stolen during a break-and-enter on the Barton Highway in March.

A 49-year-old Grenfell woman is facing more than 180 charges for supplying a prohibited drug, ongoing supply of a prohibited drug, dealing with proceeds of crime, organising or conducting a drug premises and participating in a criminal group.

The 28-year-old man from Young was charged with 18 counts of supply of a prohibited drug, supply of a prohibited drug on an ongoing basis, participating in a criminal group and dealing with proceeds of crime.

They appeared at Cowra Local Court yesterday.

A Grenfell man, aged 25, was granted bail and will appear at Young Local Court on June 16. He has been charged with 27 counts of supplying a prohibited drug, two counts of dealing in proceeds of crime and one each of possessing a prohibited drug and possessing a prohibited weapon.

Investigations are continuing and further arrests are expected, The Hume Police District said

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or using the online reporting page.

Two men and a woman have been charged by police following ongoing investigations into the alleged supply of illicit drugs in Grenfell and Young.

Detectives executed three search warrants on Wednesday at two homes in Grenfell and Young, as well as a rural property in Grenfell, under Strike Force Mariam, which was established in February to investigate the alleged distribution of ice and cannabis in the area.

Investigators allegedly seized cannabis, drug paraphernalia, a pistol, a baton and an electronic stun device, along with cash, electronic devices and fireworks during the search.

Also located was a port-a-loo, allegedly stolen during a break and enter on the Barton Highway earlier this year in March.

Two men and one woman were arrested and taken to Young Police Station where they were charged.

The 49-year-old Grenfell woman was charged with more than 180 offences for supply of a prohibited drug, supply of a prohibited drug on an ongoing basis, dealing with proceeds of crime, organising or conduct drug premises and participating in a criminal group.

The 28-year-old man from Young was charged with 18 counts of supply of a prohibited drug, supply of a prohibited drug on an ongoing basis, participating in a criminal group and dealing with proceeds of crime.

They appeared at Cowra Local Court yesterday.

The 25-year-old Grenfell man was charged with 31 offences including 27 counts of supply of a prohibited drug, two counts of dealing in proceeds of crime, possessing a prohibited drug and possessing prohibited weapon.

He has been granted conditional bail to appear at Young Local Court on June 16.

Investigations are continuing and further arrests are expected, The Hume Police District said

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or using the online reporting page.

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