South Burnett detectives close down major drug network

Detectives have smashed a drug trafficking network in the South Burnett following an eight-month operation targeting ice dealers in the area.

Investigators from Murgon Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) launched Operation Volta in March, focusing on the supply chain of Methylamphetamine in local communities.

Detectives executed search warrants in Murgon and Kingaroy this week resulting in five people being arrested including three men charged with 266 drug offences.

Police allege the trio was involved in trafficking a large quantity of ice from Brisbane and Gympie and supplying it within South Burnett communities over the past 16 months.

Officers seized a quantity of ice, drug paraphernalia and cash during the operation.

A 42-year-old…