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Strike Force Mackinolty was established late last year to investigate the supply of cocaine and other illicit drugs in and around the Southern Highlands.

Following extensive investigations, officers attached to The Hume Police District executed a search warrant at a home on the Old Hume Highway, Welby, about 8.40pm Thursday March 17.

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During a search of the home, officers seized 26 grams of cannabis, cocaine, mobile phones and drug paraphernalia.

A 35-year-old man was arrested at the property and taken to Southern Highlands Police Station where he was charged with five counts of supply prohibited drug, possess prohibited drug, and supply prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis.

He was refused bail and appeared in Picton Local Court on Thursday 17 March 2022 where he was granted conditional bail to appear at Moss Vale Local Court on Tuesday March 29, 2022.

Investigations under Strike Force Mackinolty continue.

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Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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