Detectives from Murgon Criminal Investigation Branch have charged 41 people and seized almost $1 000,000 worth of drugs as part of a protracted operation in the South Burnett area.
‘Operation Victor Duty’ has now concluded after a three-month period resulting in 41 offenders being charged with 397 charges.
A total of $999,144 worth of drugs were seized in various raids across the period, made up of ICE and Cannabis.
Detectives partnered with local police across the Nanango, Kingaroy, Yarraman, Murgon and Cherbourg areas and were able to identify a drug syndicate operating in the South Burnett.
Following extensive investigations, a 26-year-old woman was arrested on November 1 after allegedly supplying quantities of ICE to 32 people in exchange for $30,000 over a five-month period.
She has been charged with 105 counts of supplying dangerous drugs as well as one count each of drug trafficking and possessing property used in connection with trafficking dangerous drugs.
She was remanded in custody and is expected to re-appear at Kingaroy Magistrates Court on January 15, 2024.
Detective Inspector Paula Smithard said the operation had been a success for the South Burnett region.
“Operation Victor Duty demonstrated the collaboration of the community and police to deter, detect and disrupt the supply chain for methamphetamine in the South Burnett.
“Regional Detectives worked with specialist police units and have put a significant dent in the drug trade in the South Burnett which has led to safer communities in the area.
“While this specific operation has ended, our work does not. We continue to encourage the community to come forward with any information of suspicious or illegal activity within the region,” Detective Inspector Smithard said.
Earlier media release: https://mypolice.page.link/BQFd
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