Taskforce Maxima raid – weapons and drugs seized

Earlier today, as a result of investigations into the alleged supply of illegal drugs by participants of the Rebels OMCG, detectives from Task Force Maxima executed a search warrant at residence in Carlingford Drive, Thornlands.

The search resulted in the seizure of alleged illegal drugs and guns including 14 Cannabis plants, approximately 600g of cannabis, two shotguns, a Mauser rifle, a Winchester lever action rifle, a sawn off .22 rifle fitted with a laser sight, a taser, ammunition and drug paraphernalia

As a result, a 42-year-old Thornlands man was issued with a notice to appear for the offences of producing a dangerous drug, possession of a dangerous drug, unlawful possession of explosives (ammunition), possession of a taser, possession of drug paraphernalia and five counts of unlawful possession of a weapon.

A 23-year-old Thornlands man was offered drug diversion for the offences of possession of a dangerous drug and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Detective Inspector Brendan Smith of Taskforce Maxima said today’s effort is a great win for the community.

“Every time we seize weapons and illegal drugs we make the community safer,” Detective Inspector Smith said.

“Shortened firearms are clearly manufactured for illicit purposes, this, and the quantity of illegal drugs located, demonstrates the criminality of these crime gangs.”

“Our enforcement efforts will continue and we be unrelenting in our efforts to make communities safer and crime free.”

The 42-year-old man is due appear in the Cleveland Magistrates Court on May 27.

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