Police have charged four people after an extensive investigation into an alleged drug-supply syndicate operating in the Fairfield area.
In April 2023, Wetherill Park Region Enforcement Squad (RES) established Strike Force Winetr to investigate the activities of a syndicate believed to be involved in ‘dial-a dealer’-style supply of cocaine.
Following extensive inquiries, strike force investigators executed search warrants at homes in Fairfield West, Smithfield and Bossley Park from 10.30am yesterday (Friday 25 August 2023).
They were assisted by officers attached to Bankstown Region Enforcement Squad, Southwest Metropolitan Operations Support Group and Raptor Squad.
During the searches, police seized a number of electronic devices, prohibited drugs, a knife, ammunition and over $70,000 cash. The items will undergo further examination.
Four men were arrested and taken to Fairfield Police Station where they were charged.
A 24-year-old Fairfield West man was charged with 17 offences; including two counts of supplying a commercial quantity of prohibited drugs; nine counts of supplying an indictable quantity of prohibited drugs, knowingly direct activities of criminal group, and deal with property proceeds of crime.
A 21-year-old Smithfield man was also charged with 17 offences; including supplying a commercial quantity of prohibited drugs, six counts of supplying an indictable quantity of prohibited drug, and participate criminal group contribute criminal activity.
A 25-year-old Bossley Park man was charged with five counts of supplying an indicatable quantity of prohibited drug; participate in criminal group, supplying prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis; and take part in the supplying of an indictable quantity of cannabis.
The three men were refused bail to appear before Parramatta Bail Court today (Saturday 26 August 2023).
A 17-year-old boy, also from Bossley Park, was charged supply prohibited drug and possess prohibited drug.
He was granted conditional bail to appear before a children’s court on Monday 18 September 2023.
Investigations under Strike Force Winetr continue.
