Police say Mongols link in two steroid labs smashed at Bonogin this morning
POLICE have smashed a “sophisticated” home steroid drug lab on the Gold Coast.
In a joint operations, officers from Taskforce Maxima and Customs raided the Bonogin home this morning and uncovered two separate laboratories at the home.
A 31-year-old man is assisting police with their investigation.
The home was cordoned off the searched by forensic officers.
Investigations began in January after Customs officers examined two parcels from China which were allegedly found to contain about 1.4kg of testosterone powder concealed in food packaging.
Officers allegedly located a large quantity of chemicals used in the production of powdered steroids into liquid form, $15,000 in cash and a quantity of liquid steroids and a shotgun.
Police officers from Taskforce Maxima and Customs Officers raided a property at Bonogin for illegal drugs in a joint operation. Picture: Brendan Radke. Source: News Corp Australia
The two laboratories were allegedly hidden in specially constructed compartments in the kitchen and a bedroom.
Label-making equipment was also allegedly located inside the residence.
Police have said the lab is linked to the Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang, a claim “emphatically denied” by the club.
Detective Inspector Brendan Smith of Taskforce Maxima described the discovery as significant.
“The use of steroids, its associated violence, and its links to criminal gangs is increasing. The sophistication and apparent commercial nature of this particular set up is a clear indicator of the extent of the criminality of these gangs and their associates.
“They need to understand the community has had enough, they don’t want them in their neighbourhoods, and we will be relentless in our efforts to drive them out.
“Not only are the products they produce dangerous to the users and the community, the laboratories themselves pose a significant risk of fire and explosion.”
ACBPS Regional Commander Queensland Doctor Ben Evans praised the ACBPS officers who detected the steroid powder. Investigation into the importation of these steroids is continuing.
“We work with partner agencies, including the Queensland Police, to successfully disrupt the illicit trade in dangerous drugs,” Dr Evans said
Police raided a property at Bonogin this morning where they allegedly found two steroid labs. Source: GoldCoastBulletin
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