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Ex-Bachelor contestant charged with running a drug syndicate with her friend.

Nine months ago, Georgia Tripos was competing against 24 other women for the love of Bachelor Richie Strahan.

Now, she’s been charged with trafficking the drug ice, with police alleging she has been running a syndicate with her friend.

Georgia Tripos has been accused of selling drugs. Image via Instagram.

According to 9 News, 25-year-old Georgia was arrested yesterday afternoon, and charged with trafficking amphetamine and cocaine.

A friend of Georgia's, Kristiana Karakostas, was arrested at the Mount Waverley real estate agency in Melbourne where the pair both work, 9 News reports.

Georgia with some of her fellow Bachelor contestants. Image via Instagram.

Police are alleging the women were running a drug syndicate, selling the drugs online on Craigslist.

A lawyer for Ms Tripos said the former reality TV star had had no trouble with the law before.

Georgia was granted bail and is due to face court in July 7.

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