More than a dozen people were arrested in the alpine region over the weekend during a two-day operation targeting drug use, supply and anti-social behaviour.
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NSW police arrested 18 people during Operation Azure, which ran from Friday to Saturday across licensed premises in Jindabyne, Thredbo and Perisher.
As part of the two-day operation, police patrolled 13 licensed premises and searched 60 people.
Eight people were charged with possessing a prohibited drug and ordered to attend court.
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Police said a further five people were issued with a 'cannabis caution', three were told to move on and one person issued a 'fail to quit' fine for refusing to leave a licensed premise.
Operation commander Detective Chief Inspector Joseph Thone said police would continue to conduct operations that target road safety, alcohol-related crime, anti-social behaviour and personal safety during the 2019 snow season.
"Each year, the NSW Police Force works to maintain the safety of visitors in the alpine region through high-visibility policing and specific drug and traffic enforcement operations," he said.
"I can assure the community that we are using numerous methods to proactively target individuals and groups who are involved in illegal drug supply, drug use and anti-social behaviour.
"We will also not be tolerating anyone who puts the public at risk by driving on our roads under the influence of alcohol or drugs."
Police will continue to conduct operations that target road safety, alcohol-related crime, anti-social behaviour and personal safety during the 2019 snow season.
Digital journalists with The Border Mail.
Digital journalists with The Border Mail.
