A SERIES of drug busts have occurred across the Southern Downs and Granite Belt regions this week in a huge effort by both Warwick and Stanthorpe police.

About noon yesterday a search warrant was undertaken at Sugarloaf Rd outside of Stanthorpe.

About 550 grams of dried cannabis was uncovered in the search along with smoking utensils, clip seal bags and DVDs with instructions on how to produce dangerous drugs.

A loaded rifle which had been converted into a handgun and $5300 in cash was also found on the property.

Police have charged a 57-year-old man with a total 10 offences.

Officers from Wallangarra, Stanthorpe and the Toowoomba police tactical crime unit have been thanked for their involvment in the investigations.

The Stanthorpe man is expected to appear in Stanthorpe Magistrate's Court in mid June.

Keep reading the Daily News as information on further raids comes to light.

Meanwhile, police continue to urge drivers to take care, even when driving in familiar areas, in the wake of Fatality Free Friday.

In just a week, six traffic crashes have taken place in Warwick and surrounds, three resulting in injuries.

An alleged drink driver was intercepted at 11pm last Saturday night after a complaint was made about the driver.

The driver, a 35-year-old Pratten man, was charged at the 4x4 camping ground after he allegedly recorded a blood alcohol reading of .179.

On Sunday afternoon two vehicles were involved in a collision at the corner of Percy and Wallace Sts.

Onlookers stated one of the vehicles rolled twice before coming to a halt on the side of the road.

The drivers in both vehicles sustained minor injuries.

If you have any crime information, or have seen anything suspicious, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or the Warwick Police on 4660 4444.