October 18, 2018
Thirty-three people have been charged with a total of 78 offences after drug raids in Murgon, Cherbourg, Kingaroy, Nanango, Blackbutt and Yarraman during the past week.
South Burnett police officers, with help from the Moreton and Ipswich Tactical Crime Squads, Drug Detection Dog Unit and Major and Organised Crime Squad, carried out “Operation Ink 1”.
The operation, led by Murgon and Kingaroy detectives, was rolled out over three phases.
Police seized amphetamine, cannabis and drug paraphernalia (including syringes and needles) as well as weapons and ammunition.
A police spokesperson said more charges were expected in coming days.
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A police search of a Blackbutt property allegedly located 234 cannabis plants of varying maturity.
A 65-year-old Blackbutt man will appear in Nanango Magistrates Court on November 2 charged with drug possession and production of a dangerous drug.
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Murgon / Cherbourg co-ordinator, Acting Inspector Scott Stahlhut, said the raids demonstrated the commitment police had to stopping the production and supply of drugs in the South Burnett.
“Police are committed to ensuring those responsible are identified and their unlawful activities are ceased,” he said.
“What offenders need to think about is the impact their behaviour is causing to others, particularly the vulnerable end user.
“Those offenders who persist in the supply of illicit drugs can expect police to come through their door at any time, day or night, and face the consequences.
“These operations will continue.”
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Murgon detectives have arrested and charged a 17-year-old boy in relation to multiple offences, including unlawful entry to dwellings, unlawful use of motor vehicle and obstruct police, allegedly committed in Murgon and Kingaroy between October 11-14.
He will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.
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More QPS Photos From “Operation Ink 1”
