Rohan Beissel refused bail on serious cocaine, meth trafficking charges

A court has heard how a young father allegedly ferried cocaine and meth between the Gold and Sunshine Coast, chasing down drug debts of $66,000.

Rohan Michael Beissel. Picture: Facebook

A young father who police allege was involved in a “large scale” drug trafficking operation had a business plan to ferry drugs from the Gold Coast up to the Sunshine Coast, a court has heard.

It’s alleged by detectives that Rohan Michael Beissel, 23, had debts owed to him by customers reaching dizzying heights in his jaunt as a drug dealer where he supplied the district with drugs sourced from down south.

The extent of his alleged narcotics dealings were heard in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Wednesday when the Mooloolah Valley man applied for bail on 10 charges including three counts of trafficking in dangerous drugs.

Police prosecutor Jeanette Grigoris objected to Beissel’s condition release, where she alleged the 23-year-old was part of a “large scale” drug business.

Beissel has been charged with multiple drug offences. Picture: Facebook

Bail objection documents tendered to the court state Sunshine Coast detectives apprehended Beissel at Aussie World about 9pm on March 12, following police intelligence of drug activity.

Court documents state during a search of his vehicle police allegedly found 8g of cocaine, 16g of ice, testosterone and prescription drugs, scales and two mobile phones.

He was arrested and taken into custody due to being on parole, however was charged with trafficking meth, cannabis and cocaine on May 2 after his phones were analysed.

The police prosecutor said text messages allegedly showed he had a large customer base where he sourced meth, cocaine, heroin and marijuana from Brisbane and the Gold Coast and discussed weights, codes and debts owed.

He appeared in court by video from jail. Picture: Facebook

Sergeant Grigoris further alleged there were photos of the 23-year-old with large amounts of cash, drugs and also videos of a cannabis growing facilities.

The court heard tick sheets located which allegedly revealed the Mooloolah Valley man had $66,000 owed to him in debts, and messages where he said he had $55,000 in cash and would get $70,000 after chasing the debts owed to him by selling more drugs.

She alleged more messages showed the 23-year-old and another were obtaining and trafficking over two kilogram quantities of meth and cocaine.

“He had a business plan where he would go to the Gold Coast every two weeks and obtain half a kilogram of cocaine to sell,” Sergeant Grigoris alleged.

“There were messages which indicated that he would also obtain half a kilogram for over $100,000 and a full kilogram for $205,000 … which shows the large scale operation that he had running at the time.”

Sergeant Grigoris said Beissel was also on parole during the alleged trafficking periods and had a lengthy criminal history for a young man.

The court heard Beissel had been in custody since his arrest seven months ago, and appeared in court by video from jail.

Police alleged in court documents despite the birth of the Mooloolah Valley man’s child, he continued to use drugs and commit offences.

Defence lawyer Trent Playford agreed Beissel’s criminal history went against him, but instead suggested the 23-year-old be bailed to live in a private live in residential rehab. Mr Playford submitted Beissel’s alleged dealing was driven by drug addiction.

The solicitor said the Mooloolah Valley man could abide by any bail conditions imposed by the court.

Magistrate Rod Madsen however was not swayed and refused Beissel’s bail. His matters were adjourned to November 15. No pleas have been entered.