Task Force Maxima seize drugs after a raid at Ashmore

As part of ongoing enforcement action against criminal gangs, detectives from Task Force Maxima executed a search warrant at an Ashmore address yesterday, targeting the drug distribution networks of the Finks / Mongols criminal motorcycle gangs.

The early morning raid seized approximately 70 grams of methyl-amphetamines (ICE), MDMA tablets, steroids and drug paraphernalia. The drugs located at this address are valued in excess of $70,000.

Subsequent investigations overnight resulted in a 29-year-old Ashmore man being arrested and charged with three counts of possession of dangerous drugs.

He will appear in the Southport Magistrates Court this morning.

Detective Inspector Brendan Smith of Task Force Maxima said the links between these gangs and illegal drug distribution is clearly evident, as is the link between illegal drugs and property crime

“This is why we are targeting these gangs, their criminal activities are far reaching as is their impact on everyday Queenslanders.

“Importantly, this action sees approximately 1000 hits removed from our streets and away from families. Every day we are arresting criminal gang participants and members of their networks for their involvement in illegal drug activities,” he said.

Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.

Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.

For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or Policelink.qld.gov.au 24hrs a day.