Two men charged with drug offences after February 6 Zilzie raids
Two men have been charged with offences after police conducted drug raids in Central Qld.
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Two men have been charged with numerous drug offences after police conducted raids across Zilzie on February 6.
At 10.30pm, Emu Park police raided a San Marino Way address and seized cannabis, amphetamine, cash and drug utensils.
An Amalfi Drive address was also raided, with police seizing meth, cash and utensils.
A 54-year-old Zilzie man has been charged with two counts of possessing dangerous drugs, and one count each of possessing utensils, possessing tainted property, possessing anything for use in the commission of crime, and permitting use of place.
A 38-year-old Zilzie man has been charged with possessing dangerous drugs, possessing utensils, possessing tainted property, obstruct police officer, and contravening order about information necessary to access information stored electronically.
The men will appear before Yeppoon Magistrates Court on March 6.
Emu Park Officer in Charge Sergeant Paul McDonnell said police were working hard to remove drugs from the Capricorn Coast.
“We have a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to supplying dangerous drugs,” Sergeant Paul McDonnell said.
“Our police will continue to proactively curb the supply of these drugs and reduce the harm it does within our community.”
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