Accused links, associates of Kim White, Marshall White’s alleged drug empire
Accused dealers, tradies and street level users have been linked to an alleged cocaine syndicate run by a father and son who police say were fueling the Sunshine Coast with drugs. Here’s who’s been caught and how they were allegedly traced.
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An alleged Sunshine Coast father and son cocaine syndicate has unravelled and exposed accused dealers and street-level drug pushers, some who have been named for the first time.
Police allege Kim Andrew White and Marshall Andrew White ran a “multimillion dollar” cocaine business where they used a number of individuals to sell their products while supplying others for their own uses.
Investigations through Operation Victor Ignite revealed profits rolled in due to the ever-rising price of cocaine, which sold for $225,000 a kilogram, up from $195,000.
What also emerged in court documents and police investigations was how far this alleged web stretched.
Police close to the investigation allege the White’s network involved not only organised runners whose sole income they claim was through selling drugs, but tradies and other punters in the community.
Other alleged dealers further down the chain were accused of sourcing these drugs from the Whites to sell to their own distribution network, partnered with lower-level users who police allege would source cocaine for themselves.
Detectives claim some of the accused even used others as “drivers” to allegedly conduct deliveries, while other alleged syndicate members took part in debt collection.
Court documents stated the Whites would often attend customers’ homes to obtain payments for drugs supplied on “tick”, with others brought along for “intimidation”.
Police alleged in bail objection documents they would “often provide threats of harm” towards customers due to lack of payment, or even contact their family members to obtain money owed for drugs.
In some instances, police alleged they would take possession of assets from customers including vehicles and other property.
Here, some of the alleged links and associates of the White’s uncovered during Operation Victor Ignite are revealed.
The alleged web
Detectives from the Sunshine Coast Drug and Serious Crime Taskforce created Operation Victor Ignite in February 2023.
The primary targets of the operation were father and son duo Kim and Marshall White, who police allege ran a million-dollar drug business.
Police allege they used a number of individuals to assist in the distribution of drugs on the Sunshine Coast and beyond.
This operation, according to court documents, allegedly identified a discrete drug syndicate involved in the distribution of commercial amounts of cocaine, MDMA and cannabis.
In bail objection documents, police say their first foot in the door began when they were granted a wire tap on Tyren Luke Wiggins’ phone on June 1, last year.
Through these telephone intercepts police found the Maroochy River teen was allegedly trafficking cocaine and marijuana, and used a number of “drug runners” to distribute what police suspect to be commercial quantities of cocaine and cannabis.
Two of these alleged runners, police claim, were juveniles who played important roles in the Whites’ business.
The 19-year-old could also allegedly source his own cocaine and could supply their syndicate if they ran short of drugs one week, police allege.
It’s understood Wiggins had no licence and would have his mates drive him around for alleged drug deliveries and everyday life.
Wiggins faces 14 charges including seven counts of aggravated supply of dangerous drugs to a minor 16 years and over and two of trafficking dangerous drugs.
He was remanded in custody with his next court date on August 2. No pleas have been entered.
Court documents state lawfully intercepted information revealed Jayden James Soanes, 23, was also carrying on a drug trafficking business.
Police allege he was selling large amounts of cocaine and to a lesser extent MDMA and marijuana. Bail documents state Soanes had in excess of 20 regular customers who would purchase “eight ball” amounts or 3.5g to multiple ounce quantities.
Detectives close to the investigation say Soanes could act independently and had his own drug connections, but did the majority of his dealing through the Whites.
It’s further alleged by police Soanes would use his mates as chauffeurs for drug errands, or ask them to complete them on his behalf for money or for drugs.
Soanes was charged with seven offences including three counts of trafficking in dangerous drugs. He was granted bail and will be mentioned again on August 2. No pleas have been entered.
Several days later on March 12, Kaylam Blake Adams was arrested and charged by the Sunshine Coast Drug and Serious Crime Squad.
Police allege the 20-year-old trafficked cannabis between June 1, 2023 to March 12, 2024 at Woombye.
It’s further alleged he possessed marijuana over the scheduled amount, as well as a phone police claim was used in connection with trafficking drugs.
Adams was charged with six offences including trafficking in dangerous drugs, possessing dangerous drugs over the schedule and possessing anything used in the commission of a crime.
Detectives allege the Birtinya man was associated with Wiggins and one of the juvenile dealers.
He is on bail and will face court again on August 2. No pleas have been entered.
Investigations established both Kim and Marshall White were allegedly supplying cocaine to Wiggins and Soanes, court documents state.
Phone taps allegedly revealed the extent of their alleged dealings of primarily commercial amounts of cocaine, along with smaller amounts of MDMA and marijuana.
Police allege Marshall White had in excess of 20 customers who would purchase varying amounts of cocaine and supply to their own customer base.
Detectives allege the 48-year-old and 20-year-old were carrying on a drug trafficking business as a team.
The older White faces 12 charges including three counts of possessing dangerous drugs, two of trafficking in dangerous drugs and one count each of receiving or possessing property obtained from trafficking or supplying and unlawful possession of weapons.
He was remanded in custody and will appear in court on August 2. No pleas have been entered.
His son faces 14 charges including four counts of possessing dangerous drugs, two of trafficking dangerous drugs and receiving or possessing property obtained from trafficking or supplying, and one count each of possessing anything used in the commission of crime and unlawful possession of weapons. He was granted bail and will appear in court on the same date. No pleas have been entered.
Court documents state Cruz Adam Potter was allegedly a “close associate” of both the Whites and would assist them with their drug trafficking activities.
Telephone calls and text messages intercepted by detectives allegedly revealed the 18-year-old was used by the Whites as a drug distributor and debt collector.
The Birtinya teen was charged with trafficking dangerous drugs, possessing anything used in the commission of crime, contravening an order about information necessary to access information stored electronically and possessing property suspected of having been used in connection with the commission of a drug offence.
He was granted bail and will appear in court on August 2. No pleas have been entered.
Following a targeted raid on the White family home on May 21, Bailey Reid Bell, 23, was charged with trafficking dangerous drugs, possessing dangerous drugs, possessing anything used in the commission of crime, and possessing utensils or pipes that had been used.
Detectives allege the Meridan Plains man, who is Kim White’s partner’s son, would deal cocaine on behalf of his father and brother.
Court documents state Bell allegedly trafficked cocaine between December 5, 2023 and May 21, 2024.
It’s also alleged he was found with a mobile phone, scales, clip seal bags and cocaine test kits police claim were used in connection with drug trafficking.
He is on bail and will appear in court on September 6. No pleas have been entered.
Benjamin John Dobson, of Warana, was also charged by police on May 21 with trafficking in dangerous drugs, possessing dangerous drugs over the schedule and possessing anything used in the commission of a crime.
Police allege Dobson trafficked cocaine between October 6, 2023 and May 17, 2024 at Wurtulla.
Detectives claim the 21-year-old was allegedly a close associate of Marshall White, and had his own customers he would deal cocaine to.
Dobson is on bail and will next be mentioned in court on September 6. No pleas have been entered.
Detectives allege Drew Alexander Purkiss, of Currimundi, sourced cocaine from Kim White and sold to his own customers on the Sunshine Coast.
Court documents state Purkiss was charged on May 22 with trafficking in dangerous drugs, two counts of possessing drugs and one of possessing anything used in the commission of a crime.
Police allege the 39-year-old trafficked cocaine between September 2, 2022 and May 21, 2024 at Currimundi.
Some of his allegations were heard in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on June 21, where Purkiss was represented by defence lawyer Kylie Ward.
Police prosecutor Jeanette Grigoris said Purkiss was apprehended during a major police operation where the Currimundi man was accused of dealing drugs in safe night precincts on the Sunshine Coast during late hours.
Ms Ward said the shower screen business operator was adamant he was not trafficking drugs, and was still awaiting particulars from police after Purkiss’ phone was seized.
He is on bail and will return to court on August 2.
Sunshine Coast crabber Levi Jason Robert Watson was also netted during the May 21 raids in relation to Operation Victor Ignite.
Watson was arrested at a Mountain Creek home where police allege he was found with 1.656kg of marijuana.
He was granted bail in court on charges of possessing dangerous drugs over the schedule and contravening an order to access his phone.
Detectives allege Watson was linked as an associate of one of the juvenile dealers working under the Whites.
He will return to court on August 2.
Pelican Waters man Adam Mark Whitemore has been accused of dealing marijuana and cocaine on the Sunshine Coast.
Police allege Whitmore trafficked cocaine and marijuana between September 6, 2023 to November 18, 2023. It’s further alleged he trafficked cocaine again from January 18, 2024 to March 8, 2024.
He was also charged with possessing anything used in commission of a crime.
Detectives claim Whitmore used to live with Soanes and would on-sell drugs from him through his own customers.
The 36-year-old is on bail and was due back in court on September 27. No pleas have been entered.
Wurtulla painter Kodi Mark Saunders was charged by police with possessing dangerous drugs over the schedule and possessing anything used in the commission of a crime.
Police allege Saunders was found with cocaine on May 21 at Wurtulla, and was in possession of a phone detectives believe was used in the connection with the commission of a crime, namely possessing drugs.
Detectives claim Saunders was linked to Kim White. He was not charged with drug trafficking.
He is on bail and will next appear in court on September 6. No pleas have been entered.
Police allege Wurtulla man Jye Dylan Napier was often used as a courier for Soanes to conduct drug activity.
Napier was charged with seven offences on March 7 by the Nambour Criminal Investigation Branch.
It’s alleged in court documents the 22-year-old trafficked cocaine between September 6, 2023 and March 7, 2024.
Detectives allege he supplied Soanes with ketamine on March 7, and also supplied marijuana to another person on February 13.
Court documents state Napier was also allegedly found with marijuana, a mobile phone, digital scales and a sum of money reasonably suspected of being the proceeds of an offence.
He is on bail and will next appear in court on August 2. No pleas have been entered.
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