More than 35 people have been charged as a result of a drug and alcohol operation conducted in the Doomadgee area at the end of last month.
From August 26 to August 30, Doomadgee Police, Mount Isa Tactical Crime Squad, traffic branch officers and dog squad officers worked together with the Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council and the local community to target and address drug and alcohol-related offences.
Officer in Charge of Doomadgee Police Station, Senior Sergeant Matt Campbell said it was a combined effort of first-class policing and community assistance that allowed police to charge over 35 people on 54 liquor, drug, public order and traffic charges.
“Over my four years stationed at Doomadgee, I can say this is one of the most successful operations we have had and I believe this is due to the support of council, particularly Mayor Frederick O’Keefe, and the local community being aware and supportive of addressing these issues,” Senior Sergeant Campbell said.
“Information provided to the police by the public had a tremendous impact on the positive results of this operation, including a 100 per cent strike rate on raids that were conducted,” he said.
Among the items seized by police was a large quantity of alcohol, eight cannabis plants, plus other drugs and drug paraphernalia.
Around 160 Random Breath Tests were performed, with the highest reading 0.215 BAC.
There were also a number of Traffic Infringement Notices (TINs) issued, including one for speeding at 152km in a 100km zone.
Other notable offences included a 19-year-old Doomadgee man charged with one count of assault occasioning bodily harm on August 27 who will appear in the Doomadgee Magistrates Court on September 9.
A 20-year-old Pioneer man was charged with one count of assault police on August 28 and is expected to appear in the Doomadgee Magistrates Court on September 9.
