Airlie Beach Police Seize $100,000 Worth of Cocaine in Major Drug Bust
Two individuals have been charged with multiple dangerous drug offences after police executed a search warrant at a Hermitage Drive residence in Airlie Beach on February 16.
At approximately 8am, officers from the Whitsundays Tactical Crime Squad (TCS), supported by the Dog Squad, searched the property as part of an ongoing investigation into illicit drug activity in the region.
Police allegedly located approximately nine ounces of cocaine during the search, with an estimated street value exceeding $100,000. A quantity of cannabis, drug paraphernalia, and cash were also allegedly seized from the premises.
A 25-year-old man from the Sunshine Coast faces two counts of possessing dangerous drugs (cocaine and cannabis), as well as one count each of trafficking dangerous drugs, possessing tainted property, and possessing utensils.
A 25-year-old man from the Sunshine Coast faces two counts of possessing dangerous drugs (cocaine and cannabis), as well as one count each of trafficking dangerous drugs, possessing tainted property, and possessing utensils.
Both accused are scheduled to appear before Proserpine Magistrates Court next month.
Mackay Whitsundays Support Services Group Inspector Shelley Moore emphasised the ongoing police commitment to keeping dangerous drugs out of the community.
“Our officers will continue to disrupt the unlawful supply of dangerous drugs from our streets,” said Inspector Moore. “We have zero tolerance towards illicit substances, and investigators remain committed to holding all offenders to account.”
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