Detectives investigating the homicide of Robert Grayson and Derek Van Der Poel in 1993 have laid an additional charge of a trafficking offence against a Rosedale man, Queensland Police say.
Robert Grayson (26 at the time) was reported missing on August 8, 1994. On September 2, Derek Van Der Poel (23) was subsequently reported missing to Calliope Police. Both men were last seen alive in Gladstone in May, 1993.
A 51-year-old man has now been charged with trafficking in dangerous drugs and is due to appear in Gladstone Magistrates Court on April 10 also charged with two counts of murder and one count of producing dangerous drugs.
Police would like to thank the members of the public who provided information following his arrest which proved to be instrumental in officers charging him with trafficking in dangerous drugs.
Investigations are continuing with a search of the Kroombit Tops National Park planned for March 28 and 29.
A $250,000 reward remains in place for information which leads to the apprehension and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the disappearance and suspected murder of Robert Grayson and Derek Van Der Poel.
An appropriate indemnity from prosecution will also be recommended for any accomplice, not being the person who actually committed the crime, who first gives such information.
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You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers.
