From the period of October 2012 to September 2014, incidents of possession and use of methamphetamine remained stable.

Illicit drug supply has been targeted hard by police in the Taree area, with five operations since 2013 clamping down on the availability of methamphetamines and other illicit drugs.

"If we're impacting the supply, then we'll see rates of use and arrest fall," explained Detective Acting Inspector Natalie Stephens.

"When we're seizing quantities of the drug with more than $150,000 worth of street value, there's going to be a major impact on the supply in the community."

Operation Dambuster was one of the major operations undertaken by police, targeting the supply of methamphetamine by the Bandidos outlaw motorcycle gang members.

The operation collectively led to the arrest of 10 offenders and nine search warrants being conducted in the Manning, Great Lakes, Newcastle and Sydney areas.

Charges included supply of a commercial quantity of illicit drugs and weapons offences.

Operation Muskrat in 2013 was another major police action in Taree, with more than $300,000 worth of methamphetamine and cannabis being seized, as well as $10,000 and seven cars.

Other operations have continued to hinder drug suppliers in the local area, with various arrests being made and drugs seized, as well as various premises of manufacture being identified and dismantled.

"We get comments on our Facebook page saying, 'Why aren't you targeting the real criminals?'" said Detective Stephens.

"We are."

Detective Stephens said the community could be a huge help to police in combating drugs and drug crime.

"Policing in any area has to be in partnership with the local community," she said.

"They have more eyes and ears on the ground than we ever could."

Detective Stephens urged members of the community to report crime they see or hear.

"With the help of the community, we can be even more effective," she said.

To report crime, call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Reports can be anonymous.