Drug campaign leads to bikie weapons charges
RAIDS targeting bikie gang members and affiliates have netted weapons and drugs in Toowoomba and the Lockyer Valley.
Officers searched three homes this morning as part of the Nine Days of Action campaign to gather information and crack down on drugs.
Toowoomba Criminal Investigation Branch acting officer-in-charge Brian Collins said a 27-year-old woman was charged with possession of prescription drugs after a search of her Lockrose home in the Lockyer Valley.
Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Collins said a 29-year-old Wilsonton man, alleged to be a former member of a criminal motorcycle gang, was charged for having possession of a .22 calibre rifle as well as marijuana and drug utensils.
A 30-year-old Geham man was charged for possession of nunchakus and failing to dispose of a syringe after his home was searched.
"He is also believed to have links to criminal motorcycle gangs," Det. Act. Snr Sgt Collins said.
He said the Nine Days of Action campaign, which began last week, was working.
Residents have been urged to call police with information on drug activity.
"So far we have been encouraged by the response of the community.
"There have been several items of interest and information come into us which we will certainly act on in the coming days and we certainly encourage more interaction from members within the community to help us detect these drug offenders."
He said there was a specific focus on people with ties to criminal motorcycle gangs.
"So it just clearly shows those members of the motorcycle gangs are still active and we are very interested in seeking information from the community to detect those offenders."
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