In July 2021, detectives from the Criminal Groups Squad established Strike Force Sugarcane to investigate the activities of a south-west Sydney-based organised criminal network (OCN).
Their inquiries revealed the OCN was controlling a significant illicit drug distribution chain from importation through to street-level supply.
This included uncovering the operations of a sophisticated ‘dial-a-dealer’ syndicate, which was operating numerous mobile phones for the purpose of drug distribution and supply across NSW.
So far during the operation – which was targeting a Sydney based organised crime network (OCN) – police have seized more than $250,000 cash, prohibited weapons and drugs, vehicles, luxury watches and jewellery.
In addition, detectives seized suspected dedicated encrypted communication devices (DECD), numerous mobile phones and SIM cards, laptops, electronic storage devices, key fob remotes, car keys, CCTV systems and documentation consistent with the supply of prohibited drugs.
Several men have been arrested and will face a variety of charges including drug supply, firearm, dealing with proceeds of crime and direct or participate criminal group.
“Last week I spoke of ‘cutting the head off the snake’ with respect to these groups and as result of this painstaking and protracted investigation, I’m confident we’ve done that today,” NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb said.
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