Police update: Illegal drugs and lab equipment in Helensvale, QLD

Gold Coast detectives have charged a man with drug and weapons offences following a search warrant today in Helensvale.

Around 6.30am detectives executed a search warrant on the Latrobe Avenue address where they allegedly located a quantity of methamphetamine, LSD, cannabis, cash, firearms and ammunition were located.

A 41-year-old Helensvale man has been charged with 12 offences including one count each of possessing dangerous drug exceeding Schedule 4 (methamphetamine) and supplying dangerous drugs, two counts each of possessing dangerous drugs, unlawful possession of weapons and possession of anything used in the commission of crime (glassware) and one count each of authority required to possess explosives (ammunition), possess utensil, possessing restricted item (laser pointer) and possessing property suspected of being the proceeds of an offence (cash).

He is to appear in Southport Magistrates Court on July 17.

Two other men arrested at the address have been released without charge.

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