Carl Andrew Bradford sentenced for supplying meth in Murgon

A Murgon drug dealer busted by police during an operation to tackle the region’s methamphetamine problem has faced court. Find out the punishment he was dealt.

A Murgon man who was busted by police during an operation to tackle the region’s methamphetamine problem, has been sentenced at the Kingaroy District Court.

A Murgon drug addict has been sentenced at the Kingaroy District Court for supplying methamphetamines to customers in the South Burnett.

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Carl Andrew Bradford, 47, pleaded guilty to seven counts of supplying dangerous drugs, one count of possessing dangerous drugs and one count of possessing an item used in connection with supplying a dangerous drug.

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The court heard Bradford supplied the drugs to three customers between November 8, 2020 and November 10, 2020.

Since 2018 Bradford has accumulated 16 entries into his criminal history, the court was told.

Crown prosecutor Darcy Evans said Bradford’s criminal history is indicative of someone who has been a drug user.

“The defendant was identified through a police operation where his phone revealed he had committed the offences,” Mr Evans said.

“He had offered to supply methamphetamines and MDMA.

“Actual imprisonment is not warranted, however supervision is necessary.”

Bradford, who represented himself, said he has been trying to better his life by tackling his drug addiction.

“I am trying and want to be given the chance to continue doing that,” Bradford said.

Judge Kefford said the important thing is that Bradford puts his very best efforts into addressing his addiction.

“I take your early plea into consideration,” Ms Kefford said.

“It’s important the court sends a message that supplying drugs is not acceptable.”

Bradford was sentenced to 21 months’ prison with immediate parole.

Convictions were recorded.