POLICE from the Port Stephens-Hunter Police District have charged three people following a Shoal Bay strike force investigation into drug supply.

Strike Force Goondi was established in February, investigating the alleged drug supply at a premises on Shoal Bay Road.

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Last week, these investigations led to the arrest of two men aged 42-years-old and one 32-year-old female at Nelson Bay Police Station.

At approximately 8:30am on Thursday morning, the three were arrested.

“One of the 42-year-old men was charged with two counts of supply prohibited drug (cocaine), the other 42-year-old man and 32-year-old woman were each charged with one count of supply prohibited drug (cocaine),” a spokesperson from the Port Stephens-Hunter Police District said.

The three received strict conditional bail.

They are due to face Raymond Terrace Local Court on 8 August 2022.

Investigations are ongoing and police urge anyone with information about the incident which could assist officers attached to Strike Force Goondi to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the online reporting site at https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

By Tara CAMPBELL