31/03/2020

Five Queensland Police Officers awarded for bravery in the field

Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP, and Commissioner Katarina Carroll have congratulated the Queensland Police Service (QPS) Officers who received Australian Bravery Decorations in honour of their heroic efforts. A total of five officers have received medals and citations as part of the Australian Bravery Decorations, announced by the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC […]

Police issue fines for non-compliance of COVID-19 rules

The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has taken enforcement action against a Brisbane massage parlour after it allegedly failed to comply with COVID-19 Public Health Directions. Detectives from the Major and Organised Crime Squad were undertaking compliance checks when the Lutwyche business was found to be offering massage services yesterday. Under the Chief Health Officer’s directions, […]

Update: Located missing teenage girl, Marsden

Update: the girl reported missing has been located safe and well.  Police thank the community for their assistance. Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a 13-year-old girl last seen in Browns Plains on March 9. The girl has not contacted family since. Her current whereabouts are unknown however she has connections to the […]

Major drug operation closure, Mackay

Detectives from the Mackay Tactical Operations Team last week closed a major and protracted investigation, seizing drugs, cash, guns and luxury cars. As a result of the raids, police located and seized 1.7kg of methylamphetamine, 6 ounces of MDMA, 13 grams of Cocaine, 500g of Cannabis, various steroids, methylamphetamine production lab equipment, in excess of […]

Robberies and stolen cars, Currumbin and Ashmore

Police have arrested a total of ten people following a series of separate incidents on the Gold Coast overnight. At 10:30pm, it will be alleged a man and a teenage boy smashed the front entry of a Bienvenue Drive business in Currumbin Waters before the duo allegedly stole a quantity of drugs. Police attended the […]

Serious traffic crash, Mena Creek

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious crash in Mena Creek overnight. Around 11.45pm, a 24-year-old Babinda man was travelling on Mena Creek Road when he lost control of the car causing it to roll. The man was flown to Townsville hospital in a critical condition. Forensic Crash Investigators are urging anyone who witnessed […]