Police bust drug syndicate in north Queensland
A year-long police operation that disrupted and dismantled a drug syndicate in north Queensland has come to an end.
The investigation targeting the trafficking of drugs in north Queensland led to 20 raids in properties at Bowen, Collinsville, Mackay, Sarina and Ayr.
Police discovered about 60 grams of meth, a quantity of cannabis plants and seeds, more than $25,000 in cash, two firearms, knuckledusters, a flick knife and pepper spray.
It will be further alleged that a clandestine laboratory was located as a property in Bowen as well as two hydroponic cannabis production sites.
It will be alleged that the syndicate leader was based in Bowen and was responsible for directing a network throughout Queensland and interstate.
About 26 people had been charged with more than 100 offences, including four people charged with drug trafficking.
Three people appeared at the Bowen Magistrates Count on Friday and were remanded in custody.
A further 18 people had been issued with notices to appear for numerous drug offences and was due to appear at the Bowen, Collinsville and Mackay Magistrates courts at a later date.
Five other people were issued with notices to appear before the courts earlier in the operation.