Task Force Maxima arrest, steroid production, trafficking, Wavell Heights

Earlier today Detectives from Task Force Maxima arrested a 34-year-old woman for the production and trafficking of illegal steroids.

This arrest resulted from investigations into the links between criminal motor cycle gangs and the supply of illegal steroids.

Police will allege during the execution of a search warrant at a Wavell Heights address on the 6 January 2015, they located a steroid laboratory including five litres of Clenbuterol, one litre of anabolic steroid oil, 28 grams of powdered anabolic steroid agent, vials containing steroids, purifying machines, adhesive labels and instructions for producing dangerous drugs. It will be further alleged the offenders also had label making equipment leading to suggestion the production was of a commercial nature. The value of the drugs seized is approximately $60,000.

The woman was charged with trafficking and producing illegal steroids, and is due to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court tomorrow.

Detective Inspector Brendan Smith of Task Force Maxima said that this was a significant discovery.

“The use of steroids and its associated violence is increasing. The apparent commercial nature of the setup is concerning. Not only are the products they produce dangerous to the users and the community, the laboratories themselves pose a significant risk of fire and explosion,” Detective Inspector Smith said.

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