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Written by Les Fawkes
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Tuesday, 16 March 2010 |
Hot on the heels of a large drug
bust at Eudlo in the Sushine Coast hinterland which netted drugs valued
at over $300,000, further drug raids of recent times have been conducted
on properties in the Maleny, Kenilworth and Conondale areas.
Twenty-two people were arrested on more than 50 charges in an operation which Sunshine Coast police mounted following important information supplied by members of local communities.
Some of the cannabis plants found were over 2 meters in heigth with an estimated street value of $70,000.
Sunshine Coast police superintendent Ben Hanbidge said the hinterland provided “excellent” growing conditions for a lot of cannabis.” He continued that Sunshine Police have a running list of targetted operations targetting specific drug producers. These operations have a strong focus on the prevention of the production, sale and distribution of all forms of illicit drugs on the Sunshine Coast.
Offenders from these raids will appear in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court on various dates in the immediate future.
Growing conditions in the Sunshine Coast hinterland at the present time are excellent for growing cannabis.
Supt Hanbidge said, “Police will continue following up leads supplied by members of the various local communities.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 05 April 2010 )
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