Richmond Police District detectives have arrested three men following a three-month investigation into the supply of prohibited drugs in the state’s Northern Rivers.

In August 2019, Strike Force Tarplee was established to investigate the supply of methylamphetamine in Lismore and surrounding areas.

A 35-year-old man was arrested on Monday, October 21.

He was charged with 28 offences, including three counts of supply prohibited drug on an ongoing basis. 

He was refused bail to face Lismore Local Court on Monday 16 December 2019.

Then about 10.30am yesterday, Tuesday October 22, officers attached to Richmond PD executed two search warrants at homes on Leycester and North Streets in Lismore.

During the search warrants, police allegedly located and seized methylamphetamine, amphetamine tablets, restricted pharmaceutical drugs, cannabis, knuckle dusters, ammunition, cash and drug paraphernalia.

Watch the video of the arrest:

https://www.facebook.com/RichmondPoliceDistrict/videos/vb.280566398665306/380010096211684/?type=2&theater

A second man, also aged 35, was arrested at Leycester Street and was taken to Lismore Police Station.

He was charged with 13 drug offences, including supply prohibited drug on an ongoing basis, supply prohibited drug and supply indictable prohibited drug. 

He was refused bail to face Lismore Local Court today, Wednesday October 23.

A 19-year-old man was arrested at North Street and was taken to Lismore Police Station.

He was charged with eight offences, including supply prohibited drug, possess prescribed restricted substance, deal in the proceeds of crime and possess prohibited weapon. He was refused bail to face Lismore Local Court today.

Investigations under Strike Force Tarplee are ongoing.

Anyone with information about the supply of prohibited drugs is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au

Information is treated in strict confidence.