Police believe the forensic examination of items seized at an alleged amphetamine factory uncovered at Bingie last week could lead to charges being laid.

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Heavily armed police swooped on the house last Tuesday as part of a State-wide operation targeting the activities of outlaw motorcycle gangs.

They allegedly uncovered 100 litres of chemicals and equipment used to extract pseudoephedrine and more than six kilograms of pseudoephedrine-based tablets, similar to cold and flu medication available over the counter.

A police spokesman said Strike Force Kook, which co-ordinated simultaneous raids on seven properties in Sydney and one on the South Coast, had broken the back of a major drug distribution network in NSW.

Police arrested two men, aged 30 and 31, as well as a 23-year-old woman at the site in Bingie on Tuesday. They were taken to Batemans Bay Police Station for questioning and were later released pending further inquiries.

However Batemans Bay Police Inspector Gary Megay said a Ford utility found in bushland, close to the property, on Wednesday was no longer relevant to investigations.

Inspector Megay said the production and consumption of drugs was a crime that left lasting effects not only on those directly involved, but also the younger generations that were exposed.

“I think that every drug arrest puts those that want or do use drugs, or supply them, on notice,” he said.

“It impacts on the community in many ways, and it will remain a focus for the police.”

Strike Force Kook is continuing its investigations into drug-related crime and has appealed for anyone with information to contact police.

Police also wish to remind people of the dangers of working with chemicals in unregulated environments.

Such conditions are extremely dangerous and hazardous, with the risk of fire or explosion extremely high.

The dangers exist not only for those inside the premises but also neighbours and passers-by.

Anybody with information about established drug factories is also urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Information will be treated in the strictest confidence.