Lauchlan Joseph McGregor appears in Mackay Magistrates Court on drug, weapons charges

A roadside disturbance call outside a North Queensland town on Sunday night allegedly led to a shocking discovery of drugs, weapons and cash.

When police searched Lauchlan Joseph McGregor on the night of October 16 they found 32g of cocaine and 126g of meth on his person and a package containing 200g of meth in the vehicle. The police also found $25,000 in cash and a handgun and knife. Picture: Contributed.

Between $80,000 to $100,000 of life-destroying drugs has been swept off Mackay’s streets after a roadside disturbance call allegedly led to a major drug seizure.

Police were called to Peri Road in Te Kowai near Mackay at 7.43pm on Sunday and allegedly found Springfield man Lauchlan Joseph McGregor, 24, alone outside a vehicle.

The police searched Mr McGregor and allegedly found 32g of cocaine and 126g of meth on his person and a package containing 200g of meth in the vehicle.

The street value of meth at this volume is estimated at $80,000 to $100,000 while the street value of the cocaine is estimated at $6000 to $10,000.

The police also allegedly discovered $25,000 in cash and a handgun and knife in the vehicle.

When police searched Lauchlan Joseph McGregor on the night of October 16 during a roadside disturbance call they found 32g of cocaine and 126g of meth on his person and a package containing 200g of meth in the vehicle. The police also found $25,000 in cash and a handgun and knife. Picture: Contributed.

Mackay CIB OIC Detective Senior Sergeant Chris Eaton said police were conducting investigations in relation to the alleged possible distribution of the drugs in the local area.

“Police believe the man has links to the Finks outlaw motorcycle gang,” he alleged.

Mr McGregor has been arrested and remanded in custody.

He appeared in Mackay Magistrates Court before Magistrate Hartigan in the afternoon of October 17.

He has been charged with possessing dangerous drugs, possessing tainted property, possessing explosives and possessing anything for use in the commission of a crime.

The court heard two further charges would likely be laid, namely unlawful possession of a weapon and contravening an order.

Mr McGregor had not yet secured legal counsel at the time of his appearance and Magistrate Hartigan adjourned the matter so that he could secure representation.