Police arrest 18 people after bayside operation

More than 200 charges are expected to be laid after a drug raid on Brisbane’s bayside led to the arrest of 18 people.

Eighteen people are expected to face court in coming weeks.

QUEENSLAND Police continue to put a dent into a notorious Brisbane drug racket with more than 200 charges expected to be laid after major raids last week.

Wynnum Police, along with officers from the Capalaba Tactical Crime Squad and Railway Squad, arrested 18 people on 120 charges after executing search warrants at seven addresses in the Wynnum Manly area on April 29 and 30 as part of Operation Romeo Heron targeting drug and property crimes.

More than 120 charges on supply of dangerous drugs are also expected to be laid.

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Wynnum Police senior sergeant Wayne Richter. Picture: AAP/Renae Droop

The majority of the offences were for possession of dangerous drugs and supply of dangerous drugs along with numerous charges of stealing and burglary.

Police also recovered a substantial amount of stolen power tools and building materials and are in the process of identifying the rightful owners.

“We have been working fastidiously towards disrupting drug related crimes in our community,” Wynnum Police senior sergeant Wayne Richter said.

Materials seized by police during the operation in Wynnum Manly. Picture: QLD Police

“These ongoing operations are essential for breaking down the drug supply network and the destructive impact that it has on our neighbourhood.

“While we haven’t experienced any notable increase in drug related activities during this period of COVID-19, we’re still maintaining our proactive stance in enhancing community safety by detecting and investigating these crimes.”

The 18 people arrested will appear in the Wynnum Magistrates Court in the coming weeks.