Two people will appear in court on Thursday, July 30 after Mid North Coast Police District officer issued charges over alleged drug distribution within the region.
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A spokesperson from NSW Police said Strike Force Kirkwood was established to investigate the supply of heroin within the Port Macquarie-Hastings and wider region.
On Tuesday, July 28 police officers arrested a 60-year-old woman at a carpark on William Street, Port Macquarie.
The NSW Police spokesperson said the woman allegedly procured, negotiated and facilitated the supply of heroin between May 8 and July 15 within the Port Macquarie and Kempsey area.
The woman was charged with 36 drug related offences and was due to appear at the Port Macquarie Local Court on Thursday, July 30.
Police also arrested a 25-year-old man at about 9.35am on July 29 at Ackroyd Street, Port Macquarie.
The NSW Police spokesperson said the man allegedly procured, negotiated and facilitated the supply of heroin and methadone within the Port Macquarie-Hastings between May and July 16.
A search warrant was executed at his residence where a number of drug related paraphernalia items were seized.
The man was charged with six drug supply related offences and was due to appear at the Port Macquarie Local Court on Thursday, July 30.
Members of the community are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers to report drug activity.
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