WATCH: Police seize cocaine, MDMA, cash, loaded gun in CQ drug raids

The identity of two accused traffickers, arrested after police allegedly seized more than $176,000 worth of drugs, cash and a loaded gun during raids across Central Queensland, can be revealed. LATEST, VIDEO.

Two men have faced court after police allegedly seized more than $176,000 worth of cocaine, MDMA, cannabis and cash during drug raids across Central Queensland.

Samuel James Grierson, 30, and Peter John Robinson, 28, both had their charges mentioned in Emerald Magistrates Court on Wednesday, March 27.

Mr Grierson, from Emerald, applied for bail, which was refused.

His case was adjourned to May 14, and he was remanded in custody.

Mr Robinson, from Tieri, sought an adjournment for a bail application.

His case was adjourned to April 8 and he was remanded in custody until that date.

Police have charged four people and seized more than $176,000 worth of drugs and cash following raids across Central Queensland. Photos: Queensland Police

It comes after police released dramatic video showing officers entering one location in Esmond Street, Emerald where they handcuffed a heavily tattooed man before allegedly finding a loaded handgun along with ammunition, $22,000 in cash, $23,500 worth of MDMA, $44,345 worth of cocaine, and $3000 worth of cannabis.

Mr Robinson was charged with multiple offences, including trafficking in dangerous drugs, possessing dangerous drugs exceeding schedule, possessing property obtained from trafficking in dangerous drugs, unlawful possession of a firearm (Category H), unlawful possession of weapons (knife), authority required to possess explosives, and assault occasioning bodily harm.

Mr Grierson was also charged with multiple offences following the search warrant, including trafficking in dangerous drugs, possessing dangerous drugs exceeding schedule, possession of property suspected of being proceeds, supplying dangerous drugs, and possessing property to be used in connection with a drug offence.

Police have charged four people and seized more than $176,000 worth of drugs and cash following raids across Central Queensland. Photos: Queensland Police

OTHERS CHARGED IN EMERALD RAIDS

Officers also charged two people with nine drug-related offences and allegedly seized more than $30,000 worth of illicit substances in separate traffic interceptions in February.

On February 8, Emerald police were conducting traffic patrols when they intercepted a Mitsubishi Triton along Bonnie Doon Road at Comet.

The driver, a 30-year-old Emerald man, was taken into police custody after his vehicle was searched and charged with one count each of possessing dangerous drugs schedule 1 ($21,00 worth of Cocaine), possess property suspected of having been used in connection with drug offence (Glutamine powder), and possession of property suspected of being the proceeds of drug offence (cash).

He is due to appear at Emerald Magistrates Court on April 9.

Police have charged four people and seized more than $176,000 worth of drugs and cash following raids across Central Queensland. Photos: Queensland Police

During a separate traffic interception along the Capricorn Highway at Emerald on February 11, detectives from Emerald’s Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) allegedly located a large quantity of drugs inside a Ford Ranger.

The driver, a 24-year-old Blackwater man, was charged with two counts of possessing dangerous drugs schedule 1 ($13,650 worth of Cocaine), and one count each of possessing dangerous drugs (Cocaine), possessing anything for use in commission of crime, supplying dangerous drugs, and possessing property suspected of having been used in connection with commission of drug offence.

 He is due to reappear at Emerald Magistrates Court on April 30.

‘THESE SUBSTANCES DESTROY LIVES’

Officer in Charge of Emerald CIB, Detective Sergeant Dylan Brook, said the arrests and drug seizures would have a substantial impact on the illicit drug market not only in Central Queensland but across the state.

Police have charged four people and seized more than $176,000 worth of drugs and cash following raids across Central Queensland. Photos: Queensland Police

“These substances destroy lives,” Detective Sergeant Brook said.

“In removing $176,340 worth of addictive and dangerous drugs, we will achieve a positive effect not only on innocent and vulnerable members of the public, but also on our health system due to a reduction in drug-induced violence, overdoses and other long-term consequences.”

“Illicit drugs have no place in our community, and Queensland Police will continue to do all we can to target these dealers and keep the community safe.”

“We ask the public to continue assisting us by providing any information regarding drug supply in their community.”