Former drug kingpin Jamie Williamson missing, last seen at Bravus work camp

A convicted trafficker on parole after police found $564K in cash, firearms and drugs has not been seen since disappearing from a Bravus work camp in Central Queensland almost two months ago.

A former drug kingpin who was busted with $564,000 in cash has been missing in remote outback in Central Queensland for almost two months.

Jamie William Williamson, 41, was last seen about 6.10pm on October 21 near a Bravus, formerly known as Adani, work accommodation site on Moray Bulliwallah Rd between Clermont and Belyando.

A police spokesman said the investigation into Mr Williamson’s disappearance remained active but the “extensive physical search” was paused “pending new information”.

“Police continue to appeal for any information that may assist with the investigation into the disappearance of Jamie Williamson,” he said.

Jamie Williamson has been missing since October 21. Picture: Contributed

In early November, Australian Defence Force personnel, SES members from as far away as Townsville, Charters Towers and Rockhampton, the Queensland Remote Area Tracking and members of the public had covered an area of 2000sq km but failed to find him.

A specialised rescue aircraft from Cairns, a government helicopter from Townsville and Mackay’s RACQ Rescue helicopter were also used in the search with the army deploying 41 personnel, four drones and five Bushmaster Protected Vehicles.

The Australian Defence Force, Queensland Police Service and State Emergency Services all searched for Jamie Williamson, the 41-year-old last seen about 6.10pm on October 21 near a work accommodation site on Morey-Bulliwallah Rd between Clermont and Beylando. Picture: Contributed

Mr Williamson, a former rugby league player in Toowoomba, was in 2010 convicted of trafficking and possessing speed, ecstasy and marijuana in one of Queensland’s largest drug busts.

He received a 13-year jail sentence.

Mr Williamson had a Toowoomba region drug business selling to wholesalers and street dealers between 2004 and 2006 before being arrested at Brisbane Airport in December 2006 while returning home from a luxury Hawaiian holiday.

Police had earlier raided two storage sheds hired in his name uncovering $564,000 cash, 8kg of marijuana, thousands of ecstasy tablets, 2kg of methylamphetamine and a stash of firearms.

He was on parole at the time he went missing.

Jamie Williamson was last seen north-west of Clermont on October 21.

Inspector Ian Haughton, in early November, said Mr William’s disappearance was not being treated as suspicious.

“Police will continue to conduct inquiries and investigate any leads and information received,” Inspector Haughton said.

“Police encourage any member of the public with information to contact Crime Stoppers or PoliceLink.”

Mr Williamson is described as caucasian, 180cm tall with dark blonde hair, brown eyes and a muscular build.

A QPS spokesman said police, along with family members, held concerns for his welfare.

Jamie Williamson has been missing since October 21. Picture: Contributed

Police are calling on motorists to check dash cameras if they travelled along or near the Gregory Developmental Rd or the Bowen Developmental Rd between Clermont and Charters Towers between October 22 and 27.

“Motorists who observed anyone matching Jamie’s description walking along the Gregory or Bowen Developmental Rd or offered him a lift, is asked to contact police,” a police statement said.

“Police are appealing to Jamie, or anyone with information regarding his current whereabouts to come forward immediately.”

Originally published as Former drug kingpin Jamie Williamson missing, last seen at Bravus work camp