Detectives from Murgon Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) have charged a 29-year-old Gympie man and a 21-year-old Proston man following a year-long drug operation across the South Burnett.
Operation DEBUG was launched in December last year to target the unlawful supply of dangerous drugs in the region.
It will be alleged a 29-year-old Gympie man supplied small quantities of Methylamphetamine to 123 people in exchange for more than $76,000 between February 2022 and June 2023.
He has been charged with 136 offences including trafficking dangerous drugs, supplying dangerous drugs, and receiving proceeds of trafficking dangerous drugs.
He is due to appear at Gympie Magistrates Court on Monday, August 7.
Detectives will further allege the 21-year-old Proston man supplied small quantities of Methylamphetamine to 15 people in exchange for more than $16,000 between August 2022 and May 2023.
He has been charged with 43 offences including trafficking dangerous drugs, supplying dangerous drugs, receiving proceeds of trafficking dangerous drugs, and possess anything used in the commission of crime.
He is due to appear at Kingaroy Magistrates Court tomorrow, Thursday, August 3.
Detective Sergeant Martin Hunter said this operation highlights the Queensland Police Service’s commitment to removing dangerous drugs from our 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,” Detective Sergeant 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.
Operation DEBUG has resulted in police charging 62 people with 720 offences, including five people charged with drug trafficking with drug seizures to the value of $96,757.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
