Police initially charged two men and a woman into the alleged supply of illicit drugs in Grenfell and Young.

In February 2021, investigators attached to The Hume Police District established Strike Force Mariam to investigate the alleged distribution of methylamphetamine (ice) and cannabis in the Young and Grenfell areas.

Following extensive inquiries, Strike Force Detectives executed three search warrants on Wednesday, May 12 at two homes in Grenfell and Young, as well as a rural property in Grenfell seizing cannabis, drug paraphernalia, a pistol, a baton and an electronic stun device, along with cash, electronic devices and fireworks.

Officers also located a port-a-loo, allegedly stolen during a break and enter on the Barton Highway earlier this year in March.

A 49-year-old Grenfell woman was charged with more than 180 offences for supply prohibited drug, supply prohibited drug on an ongoing basis, deal with proceeds of crime, organise/conduct drug premises and participate in criminal group.

The 28-year-old man from Young was charged with 18 counts of supply prohibited drug, supply prohibited drug on an ongoing basis, participate in criminal group and deal with proceeds of crime.

The 25-year-old Grenfell man was charged with 31 offences including 27 counts of supply prohibited drug, two counts of deal in proceeds of crime, possess prohibited drug and possess prohibited weapon.

Further inquiries led Strike Force Mariam to Cooyal Street in Cowra where police spoke to a 35-year-old woman who lives at the home.

She was allegedly found to have methylamphetamine and cannabis, and a subsequent search of the residence uncovered more methylamphetamine, police said. She was charged with 16 counts of supplying a prohibited drug, two of possessing a prohibited drug and single charges of ongoing supply of a prohibited drug, dealing with proceeds of crime and participating in a criminal group.