Two charged in northern NSW cocaine investigation

TWO men have been charged with large commercial drug supply following an investigation in northern New South Wales.

Strike Force Cohalan was established earlier this year by detectives from the State Crime Command’s Drug Squad and Tweed/Byron Local Area Command to investigate large-scale cocaine supply in Byron Bay.

In late July, detectives conducted a controlled operation, where they allegedly seized 1kg of cocaine.

Following extensive investigations, officers arrested a 36year-old man at Cudgen Headland, Kingscliff, about 9.30am on Tuesday.

They allegedly seized a 1kg block of cocaine at the scene and a further 70g during a search of the man.

Shortly after the arrest, three search warrants were executed at a rural property at Cedar Creek, a home unit at Byron Bay, and a home at Possum Creek.

Strike force officers allegedly seized more than $62,000 cash, cocaine, steroids, an air rifle, an electronic control device, and drug paraphernalia.

The 36-year-old Byron Bay man was taken to Tweed Heads Police Station charged with three counts of drug supply and deal with proceeds of crime.

A 49-year-old Possum Creek man has also charged with three counts of drug supply and possess prohibited drug.

Both men have been remanded in custody and will appear at Tweed Heads Local Court on September 20.