NSW:Drug investigation leads to 19 arrests

AAP General News (Australia)
04-07-2011
NSW:Drug investigation leads to 19 arrests

Nineteen people have been arrested as part of a nine month crackdown on the heroin
trade on the NSW north coast.

Operation Warrior was formed last year to tackle an increase in the supply and use
of heroin .. along with related property crime .. in the Taree and Purfleet areas.

Police say a total of 19 people have been arrested .. and there's been an immediate
and noticeable downturn in property crime.

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KEYWORD: DRUGS (SYDNEY)

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