More than $100,000 worth of drugs destined for schoolies on the Gold Coast have been seized and more than 30 arrests were made.
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The police operation Quebec Persia uncovered the drugs, including cocaine, ice and marijuana.
Police Minister Mark Ryan said the drugs were packaged and ready for distribution.
“Police believe these drugs would have ended up in the hands of our most vulnerable, our kids, attending schoolies celebrations,” he said.
“There are people out there who seek to prey on our most vulnerable and there’s a clear message, don’t trust these people.”
Drug and Serious Crime Group Detective Superintendent Jon Wacker said the five-month operation identified the drugs were being supplied via online apps and being distributed on the Gold Coast.
Detective Superintendent Wacker said along with drugs several firearms were also seized.
“Goes to show the type of people which are pedalling these products to our young ones,” he said.
A police operation on the Sunshine Coast also led to 17 people being arrested on 77 charges.
Detective Superintendent Wacker said about five kilograms of dried cannabis and more than 700 mature cannabis plants had been seized over a two-day period.