Reward announcement and appeal for information into the suspected murder of Gregory James Thurlow

Homicide detectives are hopeful the announcement of a significant reward for information into the 1996 disappearance and suspected murder of Gregory James Thurlow, alongside the launch of a billboard and targeted digital campaign in the area he was last seen, will generate new leads. At the time of his disappearance, 27-year-old Greg had left his […]

‘Money mules’ warned as police target technology support scams

Detectives from the State Crime Command’s Financial and Cyber Crime Group have charged two men for their role in a cold call technology support money laundering network. On Tuesday, detectives attended a residence in Albion and arrested a 26-year-old man and a 24-year-old man. Both men have been charged with recklessly engaging in money laundering, […]

Possession and distribution of child exploitation material – Kangaroo Point

Detectives from South Brisbane District executed a search warrant at the Australian Border Force Kangaroo Point Alternate Place of Detention Facility today. Detectives seized electronic devices in the possession of a male detainee at the facility. Police subsequently issued the detainee with a Notice to Appear for offences of possess child exploitation material and distribute […]

Police officer stood down, Ethical Standards Command

A police officer from the Ethical Standards Command has today been stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service and will be tasked to perform non-operational duties. The officer is subject to an ongoing investigation into allegations of unauthorised access of confidential information. In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, […]

Science Week: An impression of the Fingerprint Bureau

It is Science Week 2020, and to celebrate we are featuring some of the staff in the Queensland Police Service (QPS) Forensic Services Group. Introducing one of our fingerprint experts from the bureau… Name: Tony Martinez Rank: Sergeant Branch: Forensic Services Group, Fingerprint Bureau Qualifications: Diploma of Public Safety (Forensic investigations) Certificate of Expertise in the Science […]