August 2, 2023
Murgon detectives have charged a 29-year-old Gympie man and a 21-year-old Proston man after a year-long drug operation across the South Burnett.
A police spokesperson said Operation DEBUG was launched last December to target the unlawful supply of dangerous drugs in the region.
It will be alleged the Gympie man supplied small quantities of methylamphetamine to 123 people in exchange for more than $76,000 between February 2022 and June this year.
He has been charged with 136 offences including drug trafficking, supply and receiving proceeds of trafficking dangerous drugs.
He is due to appear in Gympie Magistrates Court on August 7.
Police will allege the Proston man supplied small quantities of methylamphetamine to 15 people in exchange for more than $16,000 between August 2022 and May this year.
He has been charged with 43 offences including trafficking, supply, receiving proceeds of trafficking and possessing things used in the commission of a crime.
He is due to appear in Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Thursday (August 3).
The spokesperson said Operation DEBUG had resulted in police charging 62 people with 720 offences, including five charged with drug trafficking with drug seizures to the value of $96,757.
Detective Sergeant Martin Hunter said the operation highlighted the Queensland Police Service’s commitment to removing dangerous drugs from rural and regional communities.
“We have seen time and time again the harm these illicit substances cause; disrupting this alleged criminal activity is a priority in order to keep our communities safe,” Det Sgt Hunter said.
“If you know something in relation to this sort of criminal activity, it is vital information is provided to police, so we can investigate and put offenders before the court.”
Police appeal to anyone with information to come forward.
Anonymous reports can be made via Crime Stoppers on 1800-333-000.
