Queensland police stand down two of their own over drug charges

Two serving Queensland police officers are among nine people detained over allegations of dangerous drug trafficking.

Two serving Queensland Police officers have been suspended as investigations continue into alleged drug charges.

Two Queensland police officers have been stood down as investigations continue into their role in alleged drug trafficking.

Nine people were detained on Saturday morning after police executed search warrants across the Gold Coast and Brisbane as part of an investigation into the possession and supply of dangerous drugs.

Among those were a 28-year-old male senior constable from South Eastern Region and a 29-year-old male senior constable from Central Region.

A former Queensland Police Service member is also among the nine being investigated.

Operation Sierra Edgehill commenced in March this year by officers from the Ethical Standards Command, with support from the Organised Crime Gangs Group and the Gold Coast Police District in relation to the alleged trafficking of dangerous drugs.

The matter is under investigation by Ethical Standards Command. Queensland Police Service said it would not make any further comment at this stage.