Crime Command detectives have charged four people following an ongoing investigation into a transnational organised crime syndicate (TSOC) operating in Southeast Queensland.
Operation Xray Skywalk was launched by the Drug and Serious Crime Group and Organised Crime Gangs Group in August 2025 following intelligence indicating the trafficking of illicit drugs between Queensland, Northern Territory, New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia.
Investigations have identified that the heads of the TSOC are believed to be coordinating drug trafficking activity from offshore locations using encrypted communication devices.
Yesterday police executed 12 simultaneous search warrants at locations including Yarrabilba, Flagstone, Slacks Creek, Karalee, Regents Park, Logan, Redbank Plains, Calamvale, Upper Mount Gravatt and Kingston.
During the searches police located large quantities of dangerous drugs, including 90 kg cocaine, 16 kg methylamphetamine, 311kg ketamine and 58 kg MDMA. The estimated value of these drugs are $20 million.
During a search of warehouses in Yarrabilba and Flagstone, investigators located commercial scale illicit laboratory equipment and precursor chemicals suspected of being used in the production and extraction of dangerous drugs.
Specialist officers from the Synthetic Drugs Operations Unit (SDOU) attended the location safely process and remove the items.
A 41-year-old Slacks Creek man was charged with four counts of drug trafficking, three counts of produce dangerous drug and one count of contravene access requirement. He is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on 23 April.
A 34-year-old Karalee man was charged with four counts of drug trafficking and possess dangerous drugs. He is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on 23 April.
A 37-year-old Regents Park man was charged with four counts of drug trafficking, three counts of produce dangerous drug and one count of contravene access requirement. He is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on 23 April.
A 25-year-old Upper Mount Gravatt man was charged with two counts of possess dangerous drug and one count each of possess items and contravene access requirements. He was bailed to appear Brisbane Magistrates Court on 16 May.
To date, 13 people have been arrested as part of Crime Command joint operations Xray Skywalk, Xray Alon, and Yankee Revelry with further arrests and charges expected as investigations continue.
On 4 March, officers arrested five men after 156 kilograms of cocaine, methylamphetamine, MDMA, Heroin and ketamine was seized at units in Springwood, Reedy Creek, Clayfield and Mermaid Waters.
Crime Command Detective Acting Chief Superintendent Craig McGrath said the success of Operation Xray Skywalk demonstrated the commitment and resources Queensland Police dedicated to combatting organised crime.
"This outcome reflects the skill and persistence of investigators from the Drug and Serious Crime Group and the Organised Crime Gangs Group, working in close coordination with colleagues in New South Wales. Their efforts highlight the significant resources and expertise being applied to disrupt organised crime at every level," Detective A/Chief Superintendent Craig McGrath said.
"Removing drugs of this scale from circulation has a direct impact on community safety. Every seizure represents less substances reaching our streets and reduces harm to individuals, families and frontline responders across Queensland.
"Transnational organised crime groups are motivated by profit, with little regard for the damage their activities cause. They exploit demand to generate significant financial gain and don't care about the harm they cause to people, families or the wider community.
"Dangerous drugs, such as methamphetamine, ketamine and cocaine, continue to pose a serious threat to our community and the level of harm and use is concerning.
"Its use is linked to significant health issues, violence and crime, serious and sexual assaults and homicides, placing enormous pressure on police and emergency services. We see and experience the impact of these drugs every day in our community."
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