Acacia Ridge CIB charge NSW man over drug trafficking operation, seize $1m in cash

Police have seized more than $1 million cash after arresting an alleged drug trafficker in Brisbane’s south.

Police have seized more than $1 million, weapons and ammunition after arresting an alleged drug trafficker in Brisbane’s south.

A 26-year-old New South Wales man has been charged with weapons, drug and proceeds of crime offences after Acacia Ridge CIB executed a search warrant at a Rocklea property on October 10.

It will be alleged police intercepted a vehicle in relation a drug trafficking operation on October 10.

A 26-year-old New South Wales man has been charged with weapons, drug and proceeds of crime offences after Acacia Ridge CIB executed a search warrant at a Rocklea property on October 10. Picture: Queensland Police

Police then searched a Rocklea property and located more than $1 million worth of cash, a firearm and ammunition, in addition to drug utensils.

The man has been charged with two counts of possessing anything for use in the commission of crime and one count each of trafficking in dangerous drugs, authority required to possess explosives, unlawful possession of a weapon and dealing in proceeds of crime money worth $1 million or more.

A weapon found at the Rocklea property which was seized by police. Picture: Queensland Police

Stacks of cash worth $1M was also found at the Rocklea property. Picture: Queensland Police

Detective Senior Sergeant Justin Suffolk says police are committed to continuing to disrupt and prevent drug trafficking.

“If you are involved in the distribution of illicit substances, you will be targeted, and you will be held accountable,” he said.

He was remanded in custody and is expected to reappear before Brisbane Magistrates Court on October 18.

Investigations are ongoing.

Originally published as Acacia Ridge CIB charge NSW man over drug trafficking operation, seize $1m in cash