This Coast town's drug dealers are under fire

DRUG users and dealers are under fire in a Coast town where regular police operations are putting a dent in the trade.

Yesterday Caloundra police conducted a drug enforcement operation that led to the arrest of nine people on 25 charges ranging from supplying dangerous drugs to possessing dangerous drugs, including marijuana, amphetamines and methylamphetamine.

These marijuana plants were found by Caloundra police during a drug operation on Wednesday, October 19.
These marijuana plants were found by Caloundra police during a drug operation on Wednesday, October 19. Queensland Police Service

Among them was a 20-year-old Currimundi man who copped 10 charges with police alleging he was involved in supplying and producing cannabis from his home.

A 23-year-old Little Mountain woman was also charged with property offences relating to stolen mobile phones and other property.

Police charged a number of people who were in possession of meth and inquiries are continuing about the supply of amphetamines from several addresses.

These marijuana plants were found by Caloundra police during a drug operation on Wednesday, October 19.
These marijuana plants were found by Caloundra police during a drug operation on Wednesday, October 19. Queensland Police Service

Caloundra police officer-in-charge John Mahony said the operation relied on "intelligence holdings and information from members of the community”.

Officers in the division will be undertaking these enforcement operations monthly to address the "ongoing distribution and use of dangerous drugs” in the area, said Senior Sergeant Mahony.

"Police are appealing to members of the public to contact Crime Stoppers or attend Caloundra police station with any information in relation to people involved in the distribution or possession of dangerous drugs,” he said.

"Members of the public offering information relating to drugs can remain anonymous either by providing info via phone or person.”

Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via an online form at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.


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