Three people have been charged after a three-month investigation into alleged drug supply at Lake Macquarie.
Detectives set up Strike Force Birs in July to investigate the supply of prohibited drugs, predominately 'ice' in the area.
Police executed a search warrant at a home in Park Street, Argenton, about 9am on Thursday.
They swooped on an address on Ellesmere Street, Booragul, a short time later.
Police set up crime scene at both locations.
During searches at each of the homes, police allegedly seized various quantities of drugs, predominately methylamphetamine and GHB, a slingshot and ammunition.
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A 25-year-old Barnsley man was charged with nine offences, including supply prohibited drug on an ongoing basis, supply prohibited drug greater than indictable quantity and supply prohibited drug.
He was refused bail to face Toronto local court on October 4.
A 24-year-old Teralba man was charged with four drug supply offences.
He was granted conditional bail to face Belmont local court on October 16.
A 27-year-old Argenton woman had three charges leveled against her, including possess prohibited weapon and possess prohibited drug.
She was granted conditional bail to face Belmont local court on October 16.
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