An alleged cocaine supply ring has been infiltrated in Sydney’s west after a three-month investigation.
A kilogram of cocaine was seized during the arrest of three men and a woman at a Parramatta motel about 11am on Wednesday.
A short time later, five search warrants were executed at properties in Lurnea, Warwick Farm, Raby and Gregory Hills, and a business in Cabramatta.
Police seized cash, a replica firearm and luxury watches, as well as small amounts of cocaine and cannabis at the five addresses.
Grant Taulafo, 23, from Warwick Farm was charged with the supply of large commercial quantities of a prohibited drug and participating in a criminal group.
Bobby Murray-Waititi, 24, from Gregory Hills was charged with taking part in the supply of large commercial quantities of a prohibited drug, supplying on an ongoing basis and participating in a criminal group.
Both Mr Taulafo and Mr Murray-Waititi appeared in the Parramatta Local Court on Thursday where they did not apply for bail.
Gregory Hills man Iakopo Ta’ala, 30, is facing charges of supplying large commercial quantities of a prohibited drug, supplying on an ongoing basis and participating in a criminal group.
He was on Thursday granted bail on strict conditions including that he report to police daily, wear an electronic ankle monitor and pay a $50,000 surety.
A 30-year-old woman was released pending further inquiries.
Investigations under Strike Force Howse into the supply of cocaine across the inner west, western and southern suburbs are continuing.
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