Police have seized a large quantity of weapons and drugs with 16 people charged with 60 offences across Gladstone last week.
The four-day operation led by Gladstone Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) with the assistance of Taskforce Maxima targeted criminal activity in the Gladstone area, in efforts to further detect, disrupt and deter organised criminal activity.
From Thursday, May 22 through Sunday, May 26, Police executed eight search warrants and seized a quantity of firearms and dangerous drugs, including cannabis, methamphetamine, and cocaine.
On May 24, police executed a search warrant at a Haddock Drive residence and allegedly located two firearms and a quantity of ammunition, methamphetamine, and cocaine.
A 32-year-old Glen Eden woman was arrested and charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of a weapon (rifle), and possessing dangerous drugs, and one count each of authority required to possess explosives (ammunition), and possession of detachable magazines without a license.
She is due to appear before Gladstone Magistrates Court on June 17.
A 44-year-old Gracemere man was arrested and charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon (rifle), and one count each of possessing dangerous drugs, authority required to possess explosives (ammunition), and possession of detachable magazines without a license.
He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear before Gladstone Magistrates Court on June 9.
A 40-year-old O'Connell man was arrested and charged with one count of possessing utensils.
He is due to appear before Gladstone Magistrates Court on June 30.
Officer in Charge of Gladstone CIB, Detective Senior Sergeant Brett Richard, said police will continue to exercise a zero-tolerance policy towards illegal drugs and weapons in Gladstone.
"We will continue to target offenders and do everything we can to keep dangerous weapons and illicit drugs from our streets," said Detective Senior Sergeant Richard.
"Officers will continue their campaign to disrupt and prevent illicit firearms and drugs and the harm they cause to our community, and we urge anyone with information to contact Police."
Investigations are continuing.
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.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
