Officers from the Northern Drug Investigation Services executed several search warrants on Flinders Island earlier in the week, acting on information about cannabis cultivation and distribution in the area.[1][2] Police also used a drone to conduct reconnaissance and pinpoint the illegal cannabis crop.[1][2]

One of the searches netted a crop of cannabis plants along with other drug-related items.[1][2] One man will be proceeded against for cannabis cultivation, firearms offences and wildlife offences, and another for cannabis possession and sales, while two other people face minor drug charges.[1][2] Officers also ran two traffic operations on the island targeting drugs, alcohol and vehicle roadworthiness while the searches were under way.[1][2]