Drug seizure, Ilbilbie

Two men and a youth will appear in court charged with drug offences following investigations into an alleged drug crop in Ilbilbie.

On February 17, police from the Sarina Criminal Investigation Branch attended a Schirmers Rd address and executed a search warrant, locating a cannabis crop comprising approximately 800 plants.

Police also located and seized two firearms, an ATV buggy, a Quad bike, generators, water tanks, pumps and other items used for tending the crop.

The trio, aged 65, 40 and 16-years-old, are due to face court on April 12.

The 65-year-old was charged with producing a dangerous drug, possession of a dangerous drug, four counts of possession of things used in the commission of a drug offence and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm. He will appear in Sarina Magistrates Court.

The 40-year-old was charged with possession of a dangerous drug and authority required to possess explosives. He is due to appear at the Sarina Magistrates Court.

The 16-year-old was charged with possession of a dangerous drug and possession of drug utensils. He will appear in the Sarina Children's Court.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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