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Man charged with more than 50 drug-related offences

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A 26-year-old man has been charged with 52 drug-related offences, including drug trafficking.

Coolum beach police intercepted a vehicle for a roadside breath and drug test on Jarnahill Drive at Mount Coolum on August 10 at 11.30pm.

The driver, a 22-year-old Nambour woman, returned a positive drug test. A 26-year-old Nambour man was also with the car.

Police subsequently searched the Holden Commodore and allegedly located a small quality of cannabis.

The woman was issued with a police diversionary warning for possessing dangerous drugs, and a notice to appear in court for driving with a relevant drug in her saliva.

Further investigations led police to execute a search warrant at a property on Nichols Street in Nambour on September 4, assisted by the Australian Border Force Detector Dog Unit.

During the search, police allegedly located and seized quantities of cannabis, a THC vape, $500 cash, an extendable baton (restricted item), a mace (Cat M), drug utensils and one snake being kept as a pet without a relevant license.

The 26-year-old Nambour man was charged with three counts of drug trafficking (LSD, THC and MDMA), 48 counts of supply dangerous drugs and one count of possessing anything used in the commission of crime.

He is due to appear in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court on November 18.

A 17-year-old Nambour boy was dealt with under the Youth Justice Act for unlawful keeping of a snake.

Police allegedly uncovered a snake, allegedly kept without a licence, at the house. Picture: QPS.

Coolum Beach police sergeant Joel Bryant of said the ongoing investigative work after a routine RDT reduced the supply and harm of drugs on our streets.

“Due to proactive patrols by Coolum police, officers were able to stop an avenue of drug supply within our Sunshine Coast community,” he said.

“Sunshine Coast police will continue to proactively work towards reducing the harm dangerous drugs cause to our kids, friends, and loved ones.”

For more information on drugs and alcohol, including available support options, visit Queensland Health’s Alcohol and Drug Information Service.

 

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