Queensland Police have charged four people with 17 offences following a two‑year investigation into alleged drug trafficking between south‑east Queensland, Townsville and Cairns.
Operation Xray Rile, launched in 2023, uncovered the supply and distribution of methylamphetamine and money laundering activities.
Across seven search warrants in Newport, Narangba, Mango Hill, Hervey Bay and Townsville, police seized methylamphetamine, cocaine, cannabis, mobile phones and a Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Among those arrested was a 42‑year‑old Scarness woman intercepted on the Bruce Highway near Alligator Creek, allegedly with 1.7 kilograms of methylamphetamine. A 32‑year‑old Newport man was charged with trafficking and money laundering, while a 36‑year‑old Narangba man faced multiple drug possession charges. A 36‑year‑old Mysterton woman was also arrested and charged with drug offences and assaulting police.
They are all scheduled to front court this month and into the new year.
