Detectives from Hervey Bay and Maryborough have today concluded a 12-month operation targeting trafficking and supply of methylamphetamine on the Fraser Coast. Officers working on Operation Papa Tombaugh executed a number of search warrants in Hervey Bay, Craignish, Maryborough and West Brisbane over the past few days, arresting and charging 17 people (aged between 21 […]
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating after a bicycle collided with a car at Hope Island earlier this morning. Initial investigations indicate that around 9.15am the male cyclist was travelling in a westerly direction along Hope Island Road when he collided with the rear of a parked and unoccupied car. The impact caused the rider […]
Detectives from State Crime Command’s Financial and Cyber Crime Group have shut down three fake trader websites following a number of victim complaints. In July, police arrested two Latvian nationals for their alleged role in setting up and hosting a series of fake trader websites. The man and woman were charged with 74 fraud related […]
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a traffic incident that occurred on the Bruce Highway south of Sarina last night. At around 6:30pm, officers from the Road Policing Unit (RPU) were conducting speed enforcement southbound when they detected an oncoming vehicle travelling at speed. Police activated their lights and attmpted to intercept the vehicle, however […]
Police have charged a woman following an incident which occurred in North Ipswich yesterday afternoon, causing injury to a man’s eye. It will be alleged at around 4pm, an incident occurred on the front yard of a residence on Simmons Roads. It will be further alleged two men became involved in a physical altercation which […]
Commissioner Ian Stewart has today announced relieving arrangements for senior roles in the South Eastern Region to ensure certainty, stability and strong leadership in the lead up to the Commonwealth Games. Chief Superintendent Marty Mickelson from the Logan District has taken over as Gold Coast District Officer until further notice. He will be supported by […]
Two men have been rescued from their sinking boat by a quick-thinking sergeant from Bundaberg last night. At around 7:30pm, police from Bundaberg Patrol Group were alerted to a boat crash at Elliott River. Both men were in a 28-foot Hartley design plywood vessel heading to Yeppoon from Burrum Heads. The rough conditions led to the […]
Police last month allegedly located a large number of illegal firearms and ammunition that had been buried on a property near Stanthorpe. It is alleged detectives had been conducting follow-up investigations in relation to the murder of Philip Carlyle in April 1997 when they located 11 handguns, two AR15 rifle with full automatic components, 3 […]
A 12-year-old girl reported missing from Yamanto on September 9 was located safe and well yesterday evening. Police thank the media and public for their assistance.
Two boys have been charged following investigations into a serious assault incident in Mooroobool yesterday. At 9.30am, it will be alleged a call was made to QAS to attend to an unconscious patient in Mestretz parkland. Upon arrival the male and female QAS staff were allegedly confronted by two boys who threatened them. One of […]