Officers from Maryborough Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) and Wide Bay Tactical Crime Squad (TCS) have closed a drug trafficking operation which resulted in several arrests and charges.
Two search warrants were executed at addresses in Hervey Bay and Maryborough on December 29 and 30, 2024, where police allegedly seized more than 1.3kg of methamphetamine, three firearms, $45 000 cash and other property relating to drug and weapons offences.
A 32-year-old Scarness man has been charged with two counts of possessing dangerous drugs, two counts of unlawful possession of weapons, two counts of authority to possess explosives, and one count each of trafficking in dangerous drugs, receiving tainted property, possess utensils or pipes etc that had been used, offence to buy or possess medicines or hazardous poisons, and contravening order about information necessary to access information stored electronically.
He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear in Maryborough magistrates Court on March 18.
A 25-year-old Maryborough woman has been charged with one count each of possession of a dangerous drug and possession of utensils or pipes etc that had been used.
She is due to appear in the Maryborough Magistrates Court on February 4.
A 28-year-old Petrie man has been charged with one count each of possession of a dangerous drug and obstruct police.
He is due to appear in the Hervey Bay Magistrates Court on January 30.
A 33-year-old man has been charged with two counts of unlawful possession of weapons, and one count each of unlawful use of motor vehicle and contravention of domestic violence order. He remains outstanding.
Investigations are ongoing with further arrests and charges expected.
Officer in Charge of Maryborough CIB Detective Senior Sergeant Michael Polit said the arrests have resulted in significant disruption to firearm offences and the unlawful supply of dangerous drugs within the Wide Bay community.
“Wide Bay Burnett district police will continue to target illegal firearms and drug trade and those who prey on the vulnerable in our community,” Detective Senior Sergeant Polit said.
“The Queensland Police Service will continue to detect, deter and disrupt drug trafficking and supply within our community.”
