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Police have broken a significant drug production and trafficking syndicate that was allegedly operating in Cairns.
Detectives have charged 24 people with a total of 110 firearm and drug offences after an investigation that began in December last year.
Search warrants were executed at properties in Cairns, Mossman, and Brisbane in recent weeks.
Police found 13 firearms, ammunition, large quantities of cash and drugs including methylamphetamine and steroids, cocaine, and MDMA.
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They also found stolen property, including jewellery, heavy machinery, and $100,000 in gold bullion.
A 71-year-old Mowbray man and a 46-year-old Manunda man were both charged with one count of trafficking in dangerous drugs and will appear in Cairns Magistrates Court on November 30.
A 43-year-old Mowbray man was arrested on Wednesday and charged with trafficking, possession, and other offences. He is expected to appear in Cairns Magistrates Court on November 30.
A 32-year-old Trinity Park woman was arrested on Wednesday and charged with possession, trafficking, and other offences. She is expected to appear in Cairns Magistrates Court on November 30.
A 42-year-old White Rock man and a 45-year-old Earlville man are also charged with multiple offences and are due in court next month.
Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Andrews said targeting and dismantling drug production and trafficking syndicates is an ongoing priority for Queensland Police.
“Operations such as this one have a significant impact in disrupting the local drug trade and reducing the supply of dangerous drugs available in the Far North.
“Methylamphetamine has a devastating effect on our community.
“We will continue to work in partnership with local police and agency partners to prevent and detect criminal activity and reduce the harm posed by illicit drugs”.
Main points
- Drug raids in Cairns, Mossman, and Brisbane
- Police find weapons, drugs, cash, and gold
- 24 people charged with 110 offences
