NSW men charged with 150 drug offences

Five men have been charged with more than 150 drug offences after being arrested in sting operation in the NSW Illawarra.

Police attached to Strike Force Blume stormed five homes in Port Kembla, Warrawong and Lake Heights on Thursday after a 10-month investigation into the supply of ice and heroin.

Five men, aged 34, 45, 46, 57 and 67, were arrested between the three homes and charged with more than 150 drug supply and possession offences, directing the activities of a criminal group and dealing with proceeds of crime.

They were all refused bail to face Wollongong Local Court on Friday.