July 25, 2024
Detectives have charged a 35-year-old woman with 66 drug-related offences after a search of a house in Barber Street, Cherbourg, on Wednesday.
A police spokesperson said the charges follow a seven-month investigation in the South Burnett, dubbed “Whiskey Blurr”.
The operation targeted alleged drug syndicates trafficking methylamphetamine, cannabis and other drugs in the region.
Police will allege the woman supplied small quantities of methylamphetamine and cannabis to 22 people between July 2023 and July 2024.
They also allege the woman received $120,395 from numerous people during her alleged activities.
She faces 66 charges: 63 counts of supplying dangerous drugs plus one count each of trafficking, receiving or possessing property obtained from trafficking or supplying, and possessing property used in the commission of drug offences.
She was remanded in custody and was due to appear in Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Thursday.
Detective Acting Inspector Jason Kitto said Operation Whiskey Blurr had made “a significant impact” over the past seven months.
He said detectives had infiltrated “strong drug distribution channels” in the South Burnett and removed harmful drugs from the streets.
