$30k in cash, guns, drugs seized from lab in Whitsundays

Sixteen people have been charged following a major police operation targeting the trafficking of methylamphetamine in North Queensland.

Sixteen people have been charged following a major police operation targeting the trafficking of methylamphetamine in North Queensland.

Operation Sierra Minat ran over Tuesday and Wednesday in the Whitsundays, resulting in around $30,000 seized, along with five firearms, ammunition, drugs and laboratory equipment.

A number of firearms were seized by police in a major Whitsunday drug bust. Photo: Queensland Police

Police searched 11 properties across the Whitsunday region.

Officer-in-charge of the Whitsunday CIB Detective Sergeant Luke Scells said the operation caused significant disruption to the drug trade within the region.

“We make no apology for taking such precise action in disrupting the trafficking of drugs throughout the region,” he said.

“This action has seen almost 2kg of methylamphetamine taken out of the community, ensuring it’s a safer place for everyone.”

Methylamphetamine seized by police in a major Whitsunday drug bust. Photo: Queensland Police

Officer-in-charge of the Whitsunday CIB Detective Sergeant Luke Scells said the operation caused significant disruption to the drug trade within the region. Photo: Queensland Police

Sixteen people were charged with more than 191 offences including trafficking, supply, possession of dangerous drug and weapons.

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Originally published as $30k in cash, guns, drugs seized from lab in Whitsundays