Wednesday, August 6, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Drug Operation Sees 11 Charged in Burdekin Police Crackdown

Burdekin police conducted a search warrant operation targeting drug offences on the 28th, 29th, 30th July.

A total of 12 search warrants were executed within Giru, Ayr and Home Hill.  As a result, 11 persons were charged with a total of 39 offences including Produce Drugs, Possess Drugs, Possess Proceeds of Crime along with weapon related offences.

Almost 100 grams of methylamphetamine was seized and over 2 grams of cocaine.  Two hydroponic setups were located with 76 plants and 1.3 kilograms of cannabis. Almost $20,000 of cash was seized, suspected of being proceeds of drug supply.

Further investigations are being conducted which will result in additional offences against two of the persons charged, including a large number of Supply Drug charges and Trafficking in Drugs.

Police encourage the community to report suspected drug activity by contacting your local station or making an anonymous report by calling Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report on-line through the Crime Stoppers Queensland site.

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