Detectives from the Major and Organised Crime Squad Gold Coast have charged three men with drug-related offences after search warrants were executed in Nerang, Southport and Hope Island yesterday.
During the searches, police located and seized 1.6 kilograms of cocaine, $27,000 cash, a drug press and drug related paraphernalia. The seized cocaine has an estimated street value of $1.6 million.
Operation Eureka commenced in August to target the supply and distribution of cocaine across South East Queensland. Police will allege the syndicate suppled dangerous drugs to a large number of individuals. The success of this operation will have a significant impact in disrupting the local drug trade and reducing the supply of dangerous drugs available in the community.
A 34-year-old Hope Island man has been charged with trafficking, produce and possession of dangerous drugs, possess property suspected to be proceeds and possession of things and utensils used. He is expected to appear in the Southport Magistrates Court today.
A 29-year-old Southport man has been charged with trafficking, produce and possession of dangerous drugs, possess property suspected to be proceeds, possession of things and utensils used and possess prohibited item. He is expected to appear in the Southport Magistrates Court today.
A 38-year-old Southport man has been charged with trafficking, produce and possession of dangerous drugs and possession of things and utensils used. He is expected to appear in the Southport Magistrates Court today.
