Police have charged 29 people with 50 offences following a targeted drug and traffic operation at a music festival in the South Burnett over the Easter long weekend.
Between April 18 to 21, officers from Murgon and Kingaroy police stations, with assistance from the Brisbane Dog Squad, Road Policing Taskforce and Kingaroy, Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley Highway Patrol units conducted Operation Xray Bandelier, a highly visible operation which included various crime prevention and disruption policing activities.
Over the four-day period police conducted 1761 random breath test (RBTs) and 265 random drug tests (RDTs) along with 19 vehicle and 23 people searched at the event on Stonelands Road at Stonelands.
As a result, police seized 15 grams of cannabis, four grams of cocaine, two grams of amphetamines, three MDMA tablets, three LSD tablets, one vial of steroids as well as cash and drug utensils.
Police have charged 24 people with 45 drug offences, two people with drink driving offences and three people for unlicensed driving.
An additional 25 people were issued with Traffic Infringement Notices (TIN).
Acting Inspector Brett Everest said police will continue to take a zero-tolerance approach to anyone bringing illegal drugs to public events.
"It's incredibly disappointing to see that despite our continued warnings we still have people who think it is ok to attend these family friendly events while under the influence of drugs.
"And what's even more concerning is that a number of those intercepted by police who had gotten behind the wheel, putting other people's lives at risk.
"This operation sends a clear message - if you're thinking of attending public events with drugs, we'll be looking for you." A/Insp Everest said.
The Queensland Police Service is committed to reducing the number of lives lost on our roads.
Data shows that serious crashes can be significantly reduced when drivers recognise and avoid the 'Fatal Five' behaviours: speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue and distraction.
Road safety is everyone's responsibility. Learn more about staying safe on Queensland roads: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/initiatives/fatal-five-staying-safe-roads
