Update: Operation Lima Interlude arrest
Detectives from Taskforce Maxima today arrested an alleged associate of the Gold Coast Mongols OMCG in relation to Operation Lima Interlude.
Police will allege the man trafficked methylamphetamine, cocaine, MDMA, steroid and cannabis between June 2014 and January this year.
A 31-year-old man from New South Wales was charged with one count of trafficking in dangerous drugs and appeared in Brisbane Magistrates Court today.
He is due to reappear in Southport Magistrates Court on September 8.
Detective Acting Inspector Leadbetter of Taskforce Maxima said protracted operations exposed the main purpose OMCG existed was to commit serious crime, with the Gold Coast chapter of Mongols OMCG an example.
“This arrest shows Operation Lima Interlude will continue to search for and locate the outstanding Mongols OMCG members and associates who are to be charged with serious drug offences,” Detective Acting Inspector Leadbetter said.
Operation Lima Interlude has now made 145 arrests on 368 charges, including 30 alleged drug traffickers.
The investigation is continuing with further arrests expected.
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