This is a de-classified version of an intelligence assessment provided to law enforcement agencies and government. It is published by the CMC to inform the community about current issues in law enforcement and crime prevention.
The most pervasive form of organised crime activity in Queensland is the sale and distribution of illicit drugs. Although difficult to quantify, the high cost to the state of drug-related crime can be measured in the toll it takes on individuals, families and communities; the impost on
the state health system and related services and the increasing pressures on law enforcement.
The role of the CMC is to identify major crime threats to the Queensland community and reduce their impact as much as possible. This strategic intelligence assessment profiles the main illicit drug markets currently operating in Queensland, and the extent of organised crime
involvement in them. It looks at current and emerging trends, factors influencing changes in demand and supply, and associated harms.
It is intended to:
- help Queenslanders understand the nature, impact and real cost of organised crime in and to their communities
- make people aware of the risks and potential harms associated with particular drugs.
This report was released on 21 December 2012.
