Police seize $500,000 worth of drugs en route to Future Music Festival
A 6-month investigation called Operation Mike Order has resulted in the seizure of over $500,000 worth of ecstasy pills in Queensland, Australia. Police have charged 17 individuals with 110 offenses in the drug bust, resulting in the confiscation of over 7500 ecstasy pills after the execution of 10 search warrants. The pills were believed to be en route to this weekend's Future Music Festival at Doomben Racecourse. After a run of drug-related deaths in the country, officials believe that the seizure has undoubtedly saved lives and made this weekend's event significantly safer.