Three men have been charged with drugs, firearms and other weapons seized following an investigation into alleged drug supply in the state’s south.
Strike Force Dacoma was established in November 2025 by officers attached to Murrumbidgee Police District to investigate the alleged supply of prohibited drugs in the township of Hay.
Following extensive inquiries, about 9.35am yesterday (Friday 30 October 2026), police executed search warrants at two properties in Hay and arrested two 47-year-old men.
During the search, police allegedly located and seized two gel blasters, multiple knives and weapons, prohibited drugs and electronic devices.
A third search warrant was executed at a house in Darlington Point, where police arrested a 40-year-old man and allegedly located and seized prohibited drugs and electronic devices.
All three men were taken to Griffith Police Station.
The 47-year-old man was charged with 16 counts of supply prohibited drug greater than small and less than or equal to indictable quantity, supply prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis and knowingly/recklessly direct criminal group assist crime.
The other 47-year-old man was charged with six counts of take part supply prohibited drug less than or equal to small quantity and participate criminal group contribute criminal activity.
The younger man was charged with five counts of supply prohibited drug greater than indictable and less than commercial quantity and possess prohibited drug.
All three men were refused bail to face Bail Division Court 5 today (Saturday 31 October 2026).
