Goulburn police have dismantled a criminal drug network following the arrest of four people during early-morning raids on Wednesday.
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Officers have laid more than 80 separate charges against a 32-year-old and 54-year-old man, along with a 22-year-old and 52-year-old woman, over their alleged involvement in supplying ice and other drugs throughout the region.
The arrests were made as part of Strike Force Koombahla, which was set up to investigate drug supply in Goulburn and the surrounding area.
The four arrests were made just after 6am on Wednesday in Goulburn and the two men and two women were taken to Goulburn Police Station.
A search of the alleged offenders' homes revealed cannabis, methylamphetamine, prescription medication, banned weapons, guns, cash and other electronic devices.
Those items were seized by police and will undergo forensic testing.
The 32-year-old man was charged with 59 counts of drug supply, two counts of supplying prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis and a further two counts of drug possession.
The other man, 54, was charged with selling an ice pip, along with three counts of drug supply.
The 22-year-old was arrested on six counts of drug supply, drug possession and contravening an apprehended violence order.
The 52-year-old woman was charged with 10 counts of drug supply, supplying drugs on an ongoing basis, two counts of drug possession and dealing with property that was the proceeds of crime.
Both women and the younger man were refused bail and appeared before Goulburn Local Court on Wednesday.
The 54-year-old man is expected to front court at a later date on his charges.
Southern Region operations manager, detective superintendent Kevin McNeil, said the arrests would have a major impact on the Goulburn area.
"Taking drug suppliers off our streets is another way we are continuing to tackle crime in our regional towns and communities," he said.
"The supply of drugs in regional towns has a major impact on our community, and it simply won't be tolerated."
Investigations continue.
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