Drug lab discovered on hinterland property

A DRUG lab, meth, cannabis and $60,000 in cash have been discovered in a raid at an Illkley property by Sunshine Coast police.

Police charged three people with various drug offences following the raid on the Sunshine Coast this morning (July 20).

Investigators searched the Ilkley property as part of Operation Uniform Canterbury, which was established in March 2022 to target drug trafficking on the Sunshine Coast.

Police allegedly discovered a laboratory for drug production, quantities of methylamphetamine, cannabis and $60,000 in cash. 

In addition, police also located two firearms, a large quantity of ammunition, a significant quantity of jewellery and other stolen property.

Two Mooloolaba yachts were also identified as alleged proceeds of crime.

A 49-year-old Ilkley man has been charged with one count of drug trafficking, six counts of supplying dangerous drugs (methylamphetamine) and one count of possessing dangerous drugs (cannabis) and will front Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Thursday July 21.

A 51-year-old man Ilkley man has also been charged with two counts of possessing dangerous drugs (methylamphetamine and diazepam), while a 39-year-old has been charged with possessing a dangerous drug (cannabis).