Detectives from the State Crime Command Major and Organised Crime Squad (MOCS Northern) based in Townsville have closed a 12-month long drug operation targeting the trafficking of drugs in North Queensland.
Operation Quebec Ire was launched in May 2018 and culminated yesterday in the execution of 20 search warrants on properties in Bowen, Collinsville, Mackay, Sarina and Ayr.
Officers from MOCS (Northern) were assisted by local police officers and the investigation has disrupted and dismantled a sophisticated drug syndicate which has been impacting the North Queensland community.
It will be alleged that the syndicate leader was based in Bowen and was responsible for directing a network throughout Queensland as well as interstate.
A total of 26 people have been charged with over 100 offences including four people charged with drug trafficking.
Three people appeared in the Bowen Magistrates Count yesterday and have been remanded in custody.
A further 18 people have been issued with notices to
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