In November 2018, police established Strike Force Basic to investigate the supply of methylamphetamine in Woy Woy and the surrounding areas.

Following extensive inquiries by strike force detectives, three search warrants were executed at Woy Woy and Umina in February, May and June, and two Firearms Prohibition Order (FPO) searches were conducted at Woy Woy on Thursday. As a result, a total of eight people have been charged.

Strike Force officers also seized more than one kilogram of methylamphetamine, along with heroin, several firearms, a baton, motor vehicles, jewellery and cash.

Brisbane Water Police District Commander, Superintendent Tony Joice, said the arrests were the result of several months of dedicated investigate work.

"The results of this operation are a testament to the work of officers as a part of our continued effort to target the drug supply chain," he said

"We see the devastating impact drugs have in our community and we will continue to work closely with other police districts to dismantle drug syndicates.

"If you have information about the supply of illicit drugs, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000."

ARRESTS AND CHARGES

A 46-year-old man was refused bail to appear in Gosford Local Court on Friday. He was charged with 23 counts of supply prohibited drug. He has also been charged with additional supply charges including supply prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis.

A 67-year-old man has been charged with supply prohibited drug large commercial quantity, supply prohibited drug commercial quantity, two counts of possess shortened firearm (not pistol) without authority, possess unauthorised firearm, two counts of supply prohibited drug greater than indictable quantity, possess ammunition without holding licence, organises/conducts/assists drug premises, three counts of possess prohibited drug and deal with property proceeds of crime less than $100,000. He was refused bail to appear at Gosford Local Court on Friday July 26.

A 53-year-old woman was charged with supply prohibited drug large commercial quantity, supply prohibited drug commercial quantity and organises/conducts/assists drug premises. She was refused bail to appear at Gosford Local Court on Friday July 26.

A 25-year-old woman was charged with two counts of possess prohibited drug, two counts of possess/attempt to prescribed restricted substance, possess or use a prohibited weapon without permit, goods in personal custody suspected being stolen, seven counts of supply prohibited drug less than small quantity, two counts of deal with property proceeds of crime less than $100,000 and supply prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis. She was refused bail to appear at Gosford Local Court on Friday June 28, where she was refused bail again to appear at the same court on Friday August 9.

A 38-year-old man has been charged with three counts of supply unregistered firearm, six counts of supply prohibited drug greater than indictable quantity, unlawfully sell firearms three times or more within 12-months, supply prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis, supply prohibited drug greater than commercial quantity and possess unregistered/prohibited firearm. He was refused bail to appear at Gosford Local Court on Friday August 23.

A 19-year-old man has been charged with five counts of supply prohibited drug less than small quantity and supply prohibited drug greater than small quantity. He was granted conditional bail to appear at Gosford Local Court on Thursday July 11.

A 40-year-old man has been charged with supply unregistered firearm and possess unregistered firearm. He was granted conditional bail to appear at Gosford Local Court on Thursday July 18.

A 40-year-old man has been charged with supply prohibited drug greater than indictable quantity. He was granted conditional bail to face Gosford Local Court on Thursday August 15.

Investigations are ongoing.

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