Police are confident that they have made a significant dent in the drug network in south west Queensland following the arrest of four people this week.
The arrests were made by officers from the Morven and Augathella police stations as part of Operation Tango Payson, which targeted dangerous drug transportation and supply throughout the Charleville police district.
As well as seizing a large quantity of drugs, drug paraphernalia and cash, a total of 19 charges were laid.
Those charged include a 60-year-old Augathella woman who police will allege orchestrated the operation.
She was charged with eight counts of supplying dangerous drugs, possessing dangerous drugs, possession of property acquired through proceeds of drugs, possessing drug utensils and possessing drug items.
A 57-year-old Augathella man was charged with possessing dangerous drugs and possessing drug utensils.
They will both appear in the Charleville Magistrates Court on April 27.
A 33-year-old Augathella man and a 21-year-old Morven woman have each been drug diverted in relation to offences of possessing dangerous drugs and possessing drug utensils.
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Acting Sergeant Jason Arnold from the Morven Police Station said the operation was a great example of disrupting a drug network in a small community.
"We are confident that the results of this operation have made a significant dent in the south west drug game," he said.
People with information for police can contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24 hours a day.
People can report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report it online and quote the reference number QP2100453604.
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Sally Gall
Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.
Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.
