Kenneth Gardoll, Brendan Gardoll, Jarrod Gardoll, Ann Gardoll, Jordan Gardoll, Gary Hinchcliff, Kirk Millhouse charged for drug-related offences following Strike Force Summit

A man in his 60s facing more than 120 drug supply-related charges is among 10 people arrested following a massive organised crime operation in the NSW Central West.

Police have laid more than 180 charges against 10 people after a major drug and organised crime blitz in the NSW Central West.

Eight men, ranging in age from 18 to 65, and a 41-year-old and 56-year-old woman were arrested and charged as part of the Strike Force Summit, established by Orana Mid-Western Police District to target drug supply across the Dubbo region.

Following extensive inquiries, strike force investigators assisted by the Western Region Enforcement Squad and the Dog Unit raided seven homes in Dubbo and Wellington on September 26.

During the warrants, police allegedly seized four firearms, methamphetamine, MDMA, heroin, cannabis, mobile phones, cash and two motorbikes for forensic examination.

Kenneth Gardoll, 65, was charged with 127 counts of drug supply and participating in a criminal group-related activity.

Dubbo Police Station. Picture: Ryan Young

Brendan Gardoll, 28, was charged with 21 counts of prohibited drug supply, possessing prohibited drugs, participating in criminal group activity, fail to comply digital evidence, and organising a drug premises.

Jordan Gardoll, 18, was charged with a breach of bail.

Dubbo Courthouse. Picture: Jedd Manning/Western Aerial Productions

All three men were refused bail to appear at Dubbo Local Court on Wednesday.

Ann Gardoll, 56, was charged with 15 counts of drug supply and participating in criminal group activity.

Gary Hinchcliff, 51, was charged with possessing prohibited drugs, participating in criminal activity and being found entering or leaving a drug premises.

Jarrod Gardoll, 27, was charged with five counts of drug supply and acquiring an unregistered firearm.

Kirk Millhouse, 30, was charged with five counts of supplying prohibited drugs, participating in group criminal activity, and entering or leaving a drug premises.

They all appeared at Dubbo Local Court on Tuesday and were granted conditional bail to appear later this month.

Dubbo Courthouse. Picture: Jedd Manning

A 39-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman were issued future court attendance notices for shoplifting and traffic offences.

The man is due to appear at Orange Local Court on October 23, and the woman at Dubbo Local Court on November 6.

A 29-year-old man was also charged with firearm offences and was due to appear in court on Tuesday.

Orana Mid-Western Police District crime manager, Detective Chief Inspector Paul Stephens said the arrests are the result of hard work by the criminal investigators based in Dubbo.

“We have listened to the concerns of the community regarding the supply of prohibited drugs and taken strong action by charging numerous community members with serious criminal offences,” Det Chief Insp Stephens said.

“Investigations have not finished, rather this is the start of an ongoing campaign against drug suppliers in the Dubbo community.”