Almost $5m of drugs busted in NSW and Queensland

Almost $5 million worth of drugs have been seized during a police operation to crack down on a major crime syndicate in Queensland and New South Wales.

Police from NSW and south-east Queensland targeted criminal networks in the Northern rivers and Gold Coast border region.

Over the two-week period of "Operation Viking" authorities attended properties in Grafton, Tweed Heads and Ewingsdale, Bilambil Heights, and Carrara.

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Some of the items seized during operation viking in NSW and QueenslandSome of the items seized during operation viking in NSW and Queensland

Officers located seven firearms, more than $150,000 cash, and a variety of prohibited drugs including methylamphetamine, cocaine and cannabis that they believe have a combined estimated street value of $4.5 million.

Of note during the raids, police found two hydroponic cannabis grow labs in Carrara and 2.5 kilograms of cannabis.

They also found and seized chemicals and equipment used to make drugs at Seelands, near Grafton.

Multiple arrests were made over the two week period.

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Some of the items seized during operation viking in NSW and QueenslandSome of the items seized during operation viking in NSW and Queensland

NSW Police Acting Assistant Commissioner Jason Weinstein said the operation has put a dent in illegal activities between NSW and Queensland.

"The northern border zone has the state's largest OMCG population with a significant crossover between NSW and QLD," he said.

"We know criminal organisations were establishing themselves across the North Coast because of its lucrative drug market and a perceived idea the area is relatively free of scrutiny from law enforcement.

"I'm confident that following these two weeks that perception has changed."

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Some of the items seized during operation viking in NSW and QueenslandGuns seized during NSW and Queensland raids

Queensland Police Assistant Commissioner Katherine Innes said the operation should "serve as a warning" to anyone looking to carry out illegal criminal activity along the border.

Police will address the media about the operation later on Saturday.

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