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Arrest three over supplying heroin

THREE people arrested in Auburn have been charged as part of an investigation into the alleged supply of heroin in the Sydney metropolitan area by a 28-year-old man and his associates.

The six-month police investigation led to the arrest of the 28-year-old man in Coffs Harbour.
Police will allege the man facilitated and directed a criminal syndicate involved in the supply of heroin.
He was charged with three counts of supply prohibited drug more than indictable and less than commercial quantity, two counts of supply prohibited drug more than commercial quantity, two counts of supply unregistered firearm – pistol, supply prohibited drug more than small and less than indictable quantity, supply prohibited drug more than large commercial quantity, knowingly direct activities of criminal group and knowingly deal with proceeds of crime.
Nine people have been charged for alleged drug and firearm supply following an investigation into the supply of prohibited drugs under Strike Force Iverach.
Homes at Lidcombe and Auburn were among five raided by police, who allegedly seized more than 40kg of methylamphetamine, 2kg of cocaine, 1.8kg of MDMA, 1.5kg of heroin, 18kg of cannabis, 1kg of pseudoephedrine, electronic cash counters and more than $145,000 in cash.
A 21-year-old woman and two men aged 23 and 26, arrested at Auburn, face numerous charges including supplying a prohibited drug more than large commercial quantity and participating in a criminal group contribute criminal activity.