James George De Marco and Arlie Lee Fowler charged for possessing drugs and weapons

A senior Queensland detective has revealed new details about a police operation which led to the arrests of James George De Marco and Arlie Lee Fowler.

James George De Marco, 26, and Arlie Lee Fowler, 33, had their drugs and weapons charges mentioned in Rockhampton Magistrates Court this week.

Two Rockhampton men had their parole revoked after being busted with drugs and guns, police allege.

Detective Superintendent Darrin Shadlow said on Thursday police were investigating James George De Marco, 26, and Arlie Lee Fowler, 33, when they were pulled over by officers in different parts of the state.

He said both men were allegedly found with illegal items and returned to prison.

The drugs and weapons charges were mentioned in Rockhampton Magistrates Court this week.

Mr De Marco has been charged with one count of possessing drugs, one of unlawfully possessing a category A, B or M weapon; two counts of unlawfully possessing a category D, H or R weapon and one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle all relating to a roadside stop at the corner of Aquatic Place and High Street, Rockhampton, on November 18, 2023.

Mr Fowler has been charged with one count each of possessing tainted property and drug utensils when he was stopped by police at the corner of Karraschs Road and Pialba Burrum Heads Road in Hervey Bay on November 22, 2023.

He has also been charged with four counts of possessing drugs on November 1 and November 22 at Leichhardt Street in Parkhurst, one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle on November 21 in Rockhampton, three counts of unlawfully possessing category A, B or M weapons and three of category D, H or R on November 21 at the corner of Auton and Johnsons Road, The Caves.

Mr De Marco’s drugs and weapons charges were mentioned in court on January 17 and adjourned to February 14.

Mr Fowler’s were mentioned in court on January 18 and adjourned to February 15.