An alleged cocaine supply ring has been infiltrated in Sydney’s west after a three-month investigation.
A kilogram of cocaine was seized during the arrest of three men and a woman at a Parramatta motel about 11am on Wednesday.
A short time later, five search warrants were executed at properties in Lurnea, Warwick Farm, Raby, and Gregory Hills, and a business in Cabramatta.
Police seized cash, a replica firearm, luxury watches, and small amounts of cocaine and cannabis at the five addresses.
A 23-year-old man from Warwick Farm was charged with the supply of large commercial quantities of a prohibited drug, supply regularly and participating in a criminal group.
A 24-year-old man and a 30-year old man – both from Gregory Hills – were charged with taking part in the supply of large commercial quantities of a prohibited drug, supplying on an ongoing basis, and participating in a criminal group.
All three men were refused bail and will appear at Parramatta Local Court on Thursday.
The 30-year-old woman was released pending further inquiries.
Investigations under Strike Force Howse into the supply of cocaine across the inner west, western and southern suburbs are continuing.
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