Four Charged After Alleged Drug, Firearm And Police Uniform Seizure
Police allege officers seized four kilograms of illicit drugs, six rifles, ammunition and Queensland Police uniform items during an operation at Banora Point.
Three men and a woman have been charged following an investigation into the alleged supply of prohibited drugs across the NSW–Queensland border region.
The arrests were made under Strike Force Gimeko, established by officers from the Northern Rivers Region Enforcement Squad in June 2026.
Queensland Police assisted NSW investigators with inquiries into the alleged distribution of prohibited drugs and unlawful supply of firearms.
Following extensive investigations, police arrested two Queensland men, aged 29 and 33, in the car park of a club on Leisure Drive at Banora Point about midday on Wednesday, September 30.
Police allege searches of two vehicles at the location uncovered approximately three kilograms of methylamphetamine, one kilogram of cocaine, six rifles, ammunition and several Queensland Police uniform items.
Around the same time, officers stopped another vehicle on nearby Greenway Drive as it was allegedly being driven away from the area.
A 22-year-old Queensland man was arrested. Police allege he had intended to meet the two men detained at the Leisure Drive location.
All three men were taken to Tweed Heads Police Station.
At approximately 12.20pm, investigators executed a search warrant at a property on Bowen Loop at Cudgen. A 32-year-old woman was arrested at the home and taken to Tweed Heads Police Station.
The 29-year-old man was charged with 31 offences. These included allegedly participating in a criminal group and contributing to criminal activity.
His charges also included four counts of supplying a prohibited drug above the indictable quantity and below the commercial quantity, and five counts of supplying a prohibited drug at or above the large commercial quantity.
He was further charged with multiple offences relating to the alleged supply of firearms, prohibited firearms, pistols, ammunition and prohibited weapons.
Police also charged him with allegedly wearing a police uniform despite not being a police officer or special constable, unlawfully selling firearms on three or more occasions within 12 months and knowingly dealing with the proceeds of crime.
The 33-year-old man was charged with 16 offences, including participating in a criminal group and recklessly dealing with proceeds of crime valued at $5,000 or less.
His remaining charges included three counts of possessing prohibited drugs and several alleged offences involving ammunition, prohibited weapons, firearms and prohibited firearms.
The 22-year-old man was charged with participating in a criminal group and recklessly dealing with proceeds of crime valued at $5,000 or less.
The 32-year-old woman was charged with participating in a criminal group and two counts of knowingly dealing with the proceeds of crime.
Police refused bail to all four accused ahead of their scheduled appearances in Bail Division Court on Thursday, October 1.
Strike Force Gimeko investigations are continuing.
Anyone with information that may assist investigators can contact Crime Stoppers confidentially on 1800 333 000 or visit nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information should not be reported through NSW Police social media accounts.
Legal disclaimer: The charges are allegations and have not been proven in court. Each accused person is entitled to the presumption of innocence unless and until found guilty.
