Ruth Jacquilin Currie arrested over 66 drug charges, South Burnett

A woman’s identity has been revealed following a dramatic arrest on more than 60 charges, with police alleging she earnt more than $120k selling drugs including meth.

A South Burnett woman has appeared in court on more than 60 drug charges with police alleging she earnt more than $120k from selling drugs including meth and weed.

Murgon detectives charged 35-year-old Ruth Jacquilin Currie with more than 60 offences following an ongoing drug operation in the South Burnett over the last seven months.

She was taken to hospital hours before she was due to front a court.

Launched in December 2023, Operation Whiskey Blurr targeted alleged drug syndicates involved in the trafficking of methylamphetamine, cannabis and other dangerous drugs in the region.

Following extensive investigations, police conducted a search warrant at a Barber St property in Cherbourg Wednesday, July 24, and arrested Ms Currie.

Cherbourg woman arrested. Picture – Police.

Police will allege she supplied small quantities of methylamphetamine and cannabis to 22 people between July 2023 and July 2024.

Police will further allege she received $120,395 from numerous people during her alleged drug trafficking activities.

The 35-year-old Cherbourg woman has been charged with 66 offences, including 63 counts of supplying dangerous drugs, and one count each of trafficking dangerous drugs, receiving or possessing property obtained from trafficking or supplying, and possessing property used in the commission of drug offences.

She was remanded in custody and her matter was mentioned at Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Thursday.

The court heard Ms Curry was taken to hospital shortly after being arrested as she was “not well”.

Lawyer Jay Rose appeared as duty lawyer on behalf of Ms Curry and said she would not be seeking bail at that time.

Cherbourg woman arrested over 66 drug charges, South Burnett. Picture – Police.

Detective Acting Inspector Jason Kitto said the Operation has made a significant impact over the past seven months.

“Operation Whiskey Blurr has seen detectives infiltrate strong drug distribution channels across the South Burnett area, and remove harmful drugs from our streets,” Detective Acting Inspector Kitto said.

“These substances destroy lives, and their removal has 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 we will continue to do all we can to target these criminal syndicates and keep the community safe.”

Ms Curry’s matter will be mentioned again at Murgon Magistrates Court on September 24.

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