Police have charged seven people with 105 offences as part of a drug operation, established by Coolum Beach police, to detect, disrupt, and dismantle drug traffickers and suppliers in the area.
Sunshine Coast Northern Patrol Group Inspector John Mahony said these in-depth investigations were focused on ultimately stopping the movement of dangerous and illegal drugs within our community.
“Most of the people charged under this operation became known to police through roadside drug tests or stop searches on the street,” Inspector Mahony said.
“This is core duty proactive policing and shows the dedication by local police to thoroughly investigate a person when they have allegedly been located with dangerous drugs.
“We’re committed to disrupting drug traffickers and suppliers to prevent harmful substances hitting the streets and impacting our community.”
The operation began after police intercepted a white Mazda CX-5 on David Low Way at Pacific Paradise on 23 August, 2024.
The driver, a 34-year-old Woodridge woman, tested positive to a roadside drug test and a subsequent search of the vehicle allegedly located dangerous drugs, cash and suspected tainted property.
Following a protracted investigation, police arrested the 34-year-old woman on 31 May, 2025, and charged her with 26 drug offences.
She is due to appear before Maroochydore Magistrates Court on 23 June.
Police began investigating a 29-year-old Peregian Springs man after conducting a stop search of the man in Coolum Beach on 23 February.
Investigations led police to charge the 29-year-old Peregian Springs man on 8 May with 16 offences.
He was issued a notice to appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on 12 June.
Police conducted a welfare check on a man reportedly asleep in a white Nissan Navara in a car park on Elizabeth Street at Coolum Beach on 12 April.
The driver returned a positive roadside breath test and during a subsequent search of the car, police allegedly located drug utensils and dangerous drugs.
Following a protracted investigation, police charged a 19-year-old Marcus Beach on 12 June with 32 offences.
He was issued a notice to appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on 14 July.
As part of the operation, police executed several search warrants in in the wider Coolum Beach area on 12 June, in relation to suspected drug offences.
A search warrant executed at a Third Avenue, Marcoola address allegedly located electronic devices, dangerous drugs, drug utensils, and a weapon.
A 35-year-old Marcoola man has been charged 11 offences.
He has been issued a notice to appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on 17 July.
A search warrant executed at a Koel Court, Peregian Springs address allegedly located electronic devices, dangerous drugs and drug utensils.
A 37-year-old Peregian Springs man was charged with three offences, including one count each of contravening an order to access a digital device, possess utensil and possessing thing.
He has been issued a notice to appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on 21 July.
A 36-year-old Peregian Springs woman was charged with four offences, including one count each of contravening and order to access a digital device, possessing dangerous drugs (methylamphetamine), possessing things, and failing to dispose syringe/needle.
She has been issued a notice to appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on 21 July.
A search warrant executed at a Furness Drive address at Tewantin allegedly located electronic devices, dangerous drugs and drug utensils.
A 36-year-old Tewantin woman was charged with 13 offences including four counts of supplying dangerous drugs (methylamphetamine), and one count each of possessing dangerous drugs (methylamphetamine) exceed schedule 3, possessing dangerous drugs (cannabis), possessing a relevant substance, supplying a relevant substance and possessing utensils and things used for a drug offence.
She has been remanded in custody and is due to next appear at Maroochydore Magistrates Court on 14 July.
