More than 11 people have been arrested on 633 charges today as police shut down a major drug trafficking ring in South West Queensland following a 14-month investigation.
Operation Papa Knot was established in March 2017 to target those involved in the trafficking and supply of dangerous drugs, specifically methylamphetamine supply in Roma and nearby areas.
Proactive strategies including vehicle intercepts and the execution of search warrants over the past year had already resulted in apprehending 92 people on 176 charges including methylamphetamine seized from a vehicle on Bond Street on May 19 weighing 147.2g, worth approximately $147,000.
This morning, more than 60 officers from across Queensland including detectives from Roma, Saint George, Charleville, Dalby, Kingaroy and Murgon CIB with assistance from the State Drug Squad executed around 40 search warrants at properties across Roma.
Officers made a significant arrest at approximately 6am when they attended a Derry Street property, which resulted in a
