A 38-year-old woman was arrested at a Hathaway Street address in Mount Gravatt East during a search warrant on 3 May, as part of a months-long investigation into alleged methamphetamine trafficking that has resulted in 16 people being charged across Brisbane.
The investigation, known as Operation Yankee Rend, was conducted by Brisbane City Criminal Investigation Branch and wrapped up in May after commencing in January. The investigation’s closure resulted in 16 people being charged with more than 90 offences, including trafficking in dangerous drugs, supplying dangerous drugs, possessing proceeds from trafficking and supply, possessing dangerous drugs, and possession of weapons.
The Mount Gravatt East arrest was one of a series of search warrants and interceptions carried out across Brisbane and surrounding areas throughout the operation.
What police allegedly seized
Throughout the investigation, police seized 1.6kg of methamphetamine, 111g of cocaine, a revolver handgun and more than $16,000 of alleged drug cash, in addition to other drugs and drug-related items.
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The seizures took place across multiple locations and dates during the five-month investigation. On 7 March, police located a 36-year-old Redbank Plains man on Cedar Road in Redbank Plains.
It will be alleged the man attempted to run from investigators and hide a bag of methamphetamine before he was intercepted and arrested. Investigators further allege a search warrant at a Wivenhoe-Somerset Road address in Somerset on 8 March resulted in the location of a revolver handgun.
The investigation that drove it
Operation Yankee Rend commenced in January following intelligence of methamphetamine being trafficked in Brisbane’s inner north. Brisbane City Criminal Investigation Branch ran the operation, with the City Valley Crime Group coordinating the arrest phase.
North Brisbane District City Valley Crime Group Acting Detective Inspector Sean Webster said the operation had a meaningful impact on local drug supply. “The investigations resulted in the disruption of significant local trafficking and supply of methamphetamine,” he said.
What happens next
The 16 people charged are expected to appear before Brisbane Magistrates Court at various future dates. All charges are alleged and none of the accused have been convicted. Investigations are continuing.
Anyone with information about drug activity in the area can contact Policelink via the online form or by calling 131 444. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestoppersqld.com.au.
Published 9-June-2026
