'Pre-workout tablets’: Birkdale man on drug possession charges

A bayside man has been identified as one of nine people charged in a 12-month police operation which uncovered a mass distribution of cocaine, meth, heroine and restricted drugs.

A bayside man has faced court on drug possession charges after a 12-month police operation uncovered a mass drug network across Redlands and Greater Brisbane.

Operation Tango Eel targeted the distribution of cocaine and methylamphetamine from a number properties and vehicles searched across the region.

Police seized 1.1kg of cocaine, 1.1kg of methylamphetamine, 263g of MDMA, $22,166 in cash and a 2017 BMW M4 as part of the operation.

Birkdale resident, Tully James Theodore Davies, 23, pleaded guilty in Cleveland Magistrates Court on Tuesday, September 13, to three counts of possessing dangerous drugs and two counts of possessing S4, S8 (restricted) medicines.

The court heard a search was conducted by police on August 10 at Mr Davies’ home at Gregory Ct in Cleveland where police found amounts of ecstasy, oxycodone and restricted drugs including, pregabalin, Quetiapine.

“During that search police located a blister pack of oxycodone containing two tablets,” police prosecutor Sergeant Collins said.

“They also located a clip-seal bag containing 0.1g of a crystal substance, MDMA.

“Also located were 25 pink pills, being MDMA.

“He (Mr Davies) stated to police that those were pre-workout tablets.

“Also located in the defendant’s bedroom was a blister pack of Sericole, about two tablets.”

Tully James Theodore Davies leaving Cleveland Magistrates Court.

The court heard police also searched Mr Davies’ car.

“Police located two blister packs of Lyrica, there were about 24 capsules.”

“He stated he had obtained them from a family member or friend.”

Mr Davies’ lawyer, Ms Hyder, said her client was young.

Magistrate Deborah Vasta said she hoped facing the justice system would stop Mr Davies‘ involvement in drugs.

“I’m hoping that the police on your doorstep executing a search warrant will really stop you in your tracks,” Ms Vasta said.

“I’m keen for you to get some drug counselling.

“Oxycodone is a really addictive drug.”

Mr Davies was placed on a good behaviour bond for 12 months and ordered to participate in the Drug Addiction and Recovery Team Program (DART).

Convictions were not recorded.