Drug offences
Part of the Crime topic
Understand what drug offences are, and what you must do and cannot do to follow the law in Queensland.
In short
Drug offences are illegal activities relating to illicit substances and include the using, possession, supplying, trafficking and producing of drugs.
They are taken very seriously in Queensland with penalties ranging from fines to life in prison depending on the type and quantity of drugs involved.
This page provides a summary of Queensland's drug offence laws. It's not exhaustive and should not be considered legal advice. Consult with a qualified legal professional for comprehensive information or matter-specific advice.
You must
To comply with the law in Queensland you must:
- Report any knowledge of drug labs, drug trafficking, or drug dealers to Queensland Police immediately.
- Abide by random roadside drug testing laws.
You cannot
To comply with the law in Queensland you cannot:
- Possess, supply, traffic, cultivate or produce illegal drugs including growing cannabis plants or operating drug labs.
- Publish or possess recipes for producing dangerous drugs, such as instructions for making crystal meth.
- Possess drug paraphernalia for example, bongs, pipes, syringes, or pill presses, if they’ve been used or are intended to be used for drug offences.
- Allow your property to be used for drug offences such as growing cannabis or operating a drug lab.
- Drive, put in motion or be in charge of a vehicle with any trace of illicit drugs in your system.