In a sweeping operation yesterday, authorities conducted searches at eight residences located in Hurstville, Riverwood, Revesby, and Beverly Hills. The raids led to the discovery and seizure of a ballistic vest and over 800 rounds of ammunition.

At a separate location in Granville, law enforcement apprehended a 26-year-old man. He was subsequently taken to the Granville Police Station and charged with fifteen offenses. The charges include the supply of prohibited drugs in large commercial quantities and three counts relating to the possession of unauthorized pistols.

The operation also resulted in the arrest of five men, aged between 30 and 65, during the searches. These individuals were transported to Hurstville Police Station, where they faced multiple charges.

The charges against these men include large-scale commercial drug supply, dealing with the proceeds of crime, and participating in a criminal group.

During yesterday’s searches, five men, aged 30, 31, 32, 33 and 65, were arrested and taken to Hurstville Police Station, where they were charged with multiple offences.

The men were charged with large commercial drug supply, dealing with proceeds of crime and participating in a criminal group.

They were all refused bail and will face Sutherland Court today.

A sixth man, aged 68, was charged with supplying an indictable quantity of drugs and dealing with proceeds of crime.

He was granted conditional bail to appear before the Sutherland Court on March 17.

Investigations are still ongoing.

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