Almost $130 million worth of drugs has been found following a year-long investigation across south east Queensland, including Logan.
Hundreds of kilograms of cocaine, MDMA, methylamphetamines and other drugs were seized following over 40 raids that saw 44 people arrested and 241 charges laid.
Police say more arrests are likely.
The operation also saw four major drug laboratories dismantled.
The most recent search warrants were made across Logan and Brisbane last week.
The 18 searches saw 12 people arrested on 61 charges, and the seizure of more than $1M worth of drugs and property
Over $129 million of drugs was discovered in total, including:
- 119 kilograms of methylamphetamines
- 7.4 kilograms of cocaine
- 231 kilograms of cannabis
- 600 grams of MDMA
- 23 litres of GBL
- 90 kilograms of precursor chemicals
Footage showing some of the arrests can be watched below.
Since December 2022, officers also seized commercial-level drug manufacturing equipment, five vehicles and $1.35M in cash..
Detective Inspector Brad Phelps said detectives infiltrated “strong distribution channels” throughout the region.
“Operation Victor Palmer has seen detectives infiltrate strong drug distribution channels across South East Queensland and remove more than $129M worth of drugs, including 119 kilograms of meth, from our streets,” he said.
“The removal of these addictive and dangerous drugs 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 Queensland Police will continue to do all we can to target these criminal syndicates and keep the community safe.”
Investigations are continuing.
