Darryl Phillip Anderson, Glenda Maree Anderson, Rosalea June Anderson arrested after drug bust in Charleville

A police raid on a home in a Queensland town has allegedly uncovered a large-scale drug operation, with at least 67 charges made between five people. DETAILS.

Charleville courthouse.

An 18-month-long drug operation in rural Queensland has come to a head, with police charging at least five people in connection with what has been described as an alleged “long standing drug distribution syndicate”.

Operation Victor Custody, a Charleville police operation, has resulted in five people being charged with more than 67 offences after a raid at a Charleville property, and an alleged major discovery in a vehicle on the Warrego Highway.

Darryl Phillip Anderson, Glenda Maree Anderson and Rosalea June Anderson appeared in the Charleville Magistrates Court on July 4, and were remanded in custody.

Darryl Phillip Anderson was charged with 13 counts of receiving or possessing tainted property obtained from trafficking or supplying dangerous drugs, four counts of possessing dangerous drugs, three counts of possessing anything used in the commission of a crime, two counts of trafficking dangerous drugs, one of unlawful possession of a weapon and permitting use of place.

Glenda Maree Anderson was charged with three counts of supplying dangerous drugs, two counts of trafficking in dangerous drugs, two of supplying dangerous drugs, two of receiving or possessing property obtained from trafficking or supplying, possessing anything for use in the commission of crime, possessing anything used in the commission of crime, and permitting use of place.

Rosalea June Anderson was charged with 12 counts of receiving or possessing property obtained from trafficking or supplying dangerous drugs, three counts of supplying dangerous drugs to a minor, two counts of trafficking in dangerous drugs, possessing anything for use in the commission of a crime, and possessing anything used in the commission of a crime.

Another 40-year-old man is set to appear in Charleville Magistrates Court on August 6, charged with seven counts of supplying dangerous drugs, and two counts of trafficking dangerous drugs.

The arrests were made after a police raid on a King St, Charleville address on July 1, where police allegedly found drugs, cash and drug utensils.

Police allegedly found more drugs and scales concealed in a vehicle which was intercepted on the Warrego Highway on July 3.

A 33-year-old Richlands man has also been arrested as a result of Operation Victor Custody, who will appear in Richlands Magistrates Court on July 26, with one charge of possession of dangerous drugs, and possession of proceeds.

Detective Chief Inspector Garry Watts said police executed around 20 search warrants throughout the Charleville area during the 18-month operation, which targeted the trafficking of methylamphetamine and cannabis.

“Operation Victor Custody has seen detectives infiltrate long standing drug distribution syndicate across the Charleville region and has removed harmful drugs from our streets,” Inspector Watts said.

“These substances destroy lives, and their removal has a positive effect not only on innocent and vulnerable members of the public, but also on our health system due to a reduction in drug-induced violence, overdoses and other long-term consequences.

“Illicit drugs have no place in our community and can have a devastating effect on a small rural community such as Charleville. The police will continue to do all we can to target these criminal syndicates and keep the community safe.”

Officer in charge of Charleville police station, Senior Sergeant Noel Jones, said police believe the alleged drug syndicate had a presence in Charleville for more than 10 years.

He said in that time, efforts to abate drug activity in Charleville “required a significant allocation of resources.”

Sergeant Jones said police believe the bust will create a “major restriction in supply” of drugs available on the streets in Charleville, which will have positive flow-on effects on the community.

“Substance abuse plays a significant role in increasing the severity and frequency of domestic violence within the community,” Sergeant Jones said.

He also said police believe less drugs available will help ameliorate property crime, like theft.

However, he said there might be other suppliers trying to enter the market, and asked the community to come forward with any information they may have.

“I urge people to come forward with information about drug suppliers, which can be done anonymously,” he said.

“This can be done through contacting Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or by phoning the local station on 4650 5500.”