TWIN brothers wanted for drug manufacturing offences and on the run from police have reportedly been spotted on the Gold Coast.
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Police say they have received unconfirmed reports the Inverell brothers Liam and Rhys Hoynes have been sighted in the popular Queensland city.
The twins, 24, are wanted on drug-related charges each as a result of investigations by Strike Force Clune which uncovered two elaborate clandestine drug labs in Inverell.
“Our inquiries are being assisted by the drugs and firearm squad and neighboring police districts and we have engaged with Queensland Police Service in relation to potential sightings on the Gold Coast,” New England Detective Inspector Ann Joy said.
“We welcome any information from the community about their whereabouts.”
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Strike Force Clune – the secret police operation by New England detectives and the state’s drugs and firearm squad – unearthed the large-scale meth labs in Mitchell Crescent in Inverell and Winterwood Road in Tingha in April.
Police allege the labs were used to manufacture the drug ice and MDMA.
Last week, Superintendent Scott Tanner warned the brothers to hand themselves into police after officers applied for and were granted arrest warrants in a Sydney court for the pair for manufacturing drug offences.
Police say the twins are hiding from officers and there are some local residents who they believe know the whereabouts of the brothers.
More than 400 items including drug precursors, glasswear and documents have been seized by police as part of the large-scale drug investigation.
“Despite extensive inquiries and searches the men have not been located,” Detective Inspector Joy said.
“The pair are well known in the Inverell area and we have received great support from the community in our pursuit to find them.
“Anyone who sights Liam or Rhys is urged not to approach the pair, instead contact Triple Zero.”
The brothers are described as Caucasian in appearance with a medium build, brown hair and blue eyes.