Detectives arrest 37 people after seizing more than $272,000 worth of cocaine and cash - ending a six month investigation into a major supply network
A six-month investigation into cocaine distribution has resulted in the arrest of 37 people and the alleged seizure of $272,000 worth of dangerous drugs and cash.
Detectives in Fortitude Valley, in Brisbane's CBD, undertook 25 search warrants on Friday.
A total of 215 charges were laid.
A six-month investigation into cocaine distribution has resulted in the arrest of 37 people and the alleged seizure of $272,000 worth of dangerous drugs and cash
Detectives in Fortitude Valley, in Brisbane's CBD, undertook 25 search warrants on Friday
A total of 215 charges were laid following the 25 executed search warrants on Friday
Five men - between 25 and 28 - were charged with trafficking dangerous drugs, among other offences, and will appear in court on Saturday.
Detective Inspector Glen Farmer said the operation made the city a safer place.
He said police successfully dismantled a sophisticated alleged cocaine supply network.
Detective Superintendent Tony Fleming, the Brisbane Region Crime and Intelligence Coordinator, praised detectives involved.
Five men - between 25 and 28 - were charged with trafficking dangerous drugs, among other offences, and will appear in court on Saturday
Detective Inspector Glen Farmer said the operation made the city a safer place
He said police successfully dismantled a sophisticated alleged cocaine supply network
He said police would continue to target alleged drug networks in the city.
'Every week we see the harm illicit drugs cause people in Brisbane, particularly in terms of violence,' Detective Inspector Fleming said.
'The impact of illicit drugs on people's safety is common in the calls for service to Queensland Police.
'This operation is an example of the dedication of police in Brisbane to making our community safer.'
Thousands of dollars worth of cash was allegedly seized following the raids on Friday
Police executed 25 search warrants on Friday in a bid to get drugs of the streets on Friday
Police allegedly seized thousands of dollars worth of drugs during raids on Friday