Police have charged a man with various drug offences following raids on a number of residences in Cordelia and Halifax this week.
Officers from Halifax Police Station executed a number of search warrants on addresses with the assistance of a drug detection dog from Townsville following information provided by members of the public through Crime Stoppers.
During these searches police located a quantity of dangerous drugs including cannabis and methylamphetamine (ice) along with utensils used in connection with smoking, supplying and possessing dangerous drugs.
Police also seized restricted items under the Weapons Act including numchaku, a sling shot and a replica handgun which contained a live round of ammunition in the barrel.
A 41-year-old man has been charged with under the Explosive Act for unlawful possession of ammunition, Weapons Act for possession of restricted items, and Drugs Misuse Act for possession of utensils and dangerous drugs.
Further enquiries are being made in relation to the replica firearm and he is due to appear in the Ingham Magistrates Court on February 7.
Investigations are continuing.
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