A 36-year-old woman has been charged with manslaughter following an investigation into the death of a 15-year-old boy at North Mackay last year.
Police were initially called to a Malcomson Street address on September 30 after the 15-year-old was found unresponsive inside the premises.
He was subsequently transported to Mackay Base Hospital, where he passed away on October 1.
Five other children found at the property were also transported to Mackay Base Hospital for treatment.
Operation Tango Themisto was established as a result where detectives from Mackay Child Protection and Investigation Unit allege the 36-year-old woman and sole adult at the property, had provided large quantities of a strong prescription medication to the six children, leading to the 15-year-old's death.
Today, the woman was located in Brisbane City and charged with one count each of manslaughter and grievous bodily harm, and two counts each of negligent acts causing harm and supply medicines or hazardous poisons.
She will appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court tomorrow morning (April 28).
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