Steroid arrest, Tugun
Detectives from Taskforce Maxima have taken enforcement action against a man following the location of steroids at Tugun earlier today.
A search warrant was executed at an Admiral Crescent address this morning and a man was taken into custody.
The arrest was possible following investigations into the link between the Bandidos Criminal Motorcycle Gang and the supply of illegal steroids.
Police will allege during the search officers located and seized 34 vials of steroids, 100 steroid tablets and a variety of restricted drugs. The value of the drugs seized is estimated to be around $15,000.
As a result, a 31-year-old man has been issued with a notice to appear for two counts of unlawful possession of dangerous drugs, and one count each of unlawful possession of restricted drugs and fail to dispose of a syringe.
Detective Inspector Brendan Smith of Taskforce Maxima said violence associated with steroid use is increasing, with recent investigations revealing an ongoing trend for CMG participants to be involved the illegal possession and supply of steroids.
“It is critical that those in the community contemplating steroid use only do so under proper medical supervision,” he said.
“These illegal drugs are often manufactured in backyard labs and pose a significant risk to the user’s health.”
The man will appear in the Southport Magistrates Court at a later date.
Footage relating to this search can be downloaded below:
https://d2haxmvzil2swt.cloudfront.net/uploads/2015/01/29/13499_150129_Steroid Arrest.mp4
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