Drug charges at Torbanlea

Detectives investigating drug supply at Torbanlea in the Hervey Bay area have successfully impacted a sophisticated cannabis operation.

On October 1, detectives executed a search warrant at a property on Joynson Road.

During the search, police located a large cannabis hydroponic production system.

A further search of the property located an alleged purpose build shed containing approximately 380 cannabis plants and outhouses used for raising seedlings and preparing cannabis for sale.

A 34-year-old woman from Torbanlea has been arrested and charged with possession of dangerous drugs and publishing or possessing instructions for producing dangerous drugs.

A 35-year-old man from Torbanlea has been arrested and charged with possession of dangerous drugs and publishing or possessing instructions for producing dangerous drugs.

They are both due to appear in the Hervey Bay Magistrates Court on October 17.

A 36-year-old man from Edensor Park in NSW has charged with publishing or possessing instructions for producing dangerous drugs. He is due to appear in the Hervey Bay Magistrates Court on November 21.

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