DRUGS, cash and illegal items were seized, and three people  charged with a total of 259 offences following two search warrants in Moree on Tuesday under Strike Force Bull Shark 2.

Following extensive inquiries, at about 6am yesterday, investigators executed a search warrant at a home on Oak Street, Moree.

During a search of the residence, officers allegedly located and seized approximately 26.87 grams of methylamphetamine, $2812.45 in cash, a Taser, an extendable baton, ammunition, multiple vapes and other items.

Two men, aged 41 and 22, and a 32-year-old woman, were arrested on scene and taken to Moree Police Station.

Just after 11am, a second search warrant was executed at a business at Balo Street, Moree, during which $8000 in cash, alleged to be the proceeds of crime, was seized.

The older man was charged with 141 offences including supply prohibited drug, drive motor vehicle during disqualification period, knowingly direct activities of criminal group, possess or use a prohibited weapon without permit.

The woman was charged with 107 offences including supply prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis and knowingly direct activities of criminal group.

The younger man was charged with 11 offences including six counts of supply prohibited drug, participate criminal group contribute criminal, take part supply prohibited drug, supply prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis, drive motor vehicle during disqualification period, and recklessly deal with proceeds of crime less than equal to $5000.

They were all refused bail to appear before Bail Division Court 5 today.

In July, officers attached to New England Police District established Strike Force Bullshark 2 to investigate and disrupt the alleged supply of prohibited drugs in the Moree area.

New England Police District Inspector Dwayne De Vries said the success of the strike force sent a powerful message to the community of Moree – drug crime will not be tolerated.

“The tireless work of police has not only disrupted the local drug trade, but also restored a sense of safety and hope among residents,” Insp De Vries said.

“These results show what can be achieved when determination meets community-focused policing.”