Police have charged 18 people with a total of 94 drug, weapon and other offences after executing a number of search warrants in Queensland's west this week.
As part of Operation Sierra Shard, a 12-month investigation targeting drug supply, distribution and usage across the region, officers from the South West District's Criminal Investigation Branch and the Charleville Patrol Group, along with specialist officers from the Major Organised Crime Squad (Rural) and the Brisbane Dog Squad, executed 24 searches at private residences in Charleville, Cunnamulla and Warwick.
Detective Acting Inspector Isa Tolete said the results highlight police's ongoing commitment to removing illegal substances from Queensland streets.
"The result of this operation, which included the seizure of a significant quantity of drugs, firearms and other property believed to be proceeds of crime, reinforces our commitment to ensuring these drugs do not see the light of day on our streets.
"The action we have taken over last two days will significantly disrupt the drug supply and distribution network in the South West and surrounding rural communities.
"If you engage in this type of behaviour, we will find you, we will investigate, and we will take action."
During a search of a residence on Chester Street, Charleville, police allegedly located a quantity of drugs including methamphetamine, cannabis and drug utensils. Police also allegedly seized two quad bikes, a car, four drones and multiple mobile phones and computers, as well as a quantity of cash.
At a search of a residence on King Street, Charleville, police allegedly located a significant quantity of jewellery including rings, watches and earrings, and a firearm.
The charges include:
- A 32-year-old Charleville man charged with 20 counts of supplying dangerous drugs, two counts of possessing things used in the commission of a drug offence, and once count each of drug trafficking and possessing dangerous drugs. He was remanded in custody and appeared in the Charleville Magistrates Court today (September 8).
- A 23-year-old Charleville woman was charged with 18 counts of supplying dangerous drugs, two counts of possessing things used in the commission of a drug offence and one count of drug trafficking. She was remanded in custody and appeared in the Charleville Magistrates Court today (September 8).
- A 22-year-old Charleville woman was charged with four counts of supplying dangerous drugs and one count of possessing things used in a commission of a drug offence. She was released on bail to appear in Charleville Court at a later date.
The search warrants were executed on Tuesday September 7 and Wednesday September 8.
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