Update: missing QPS firearm, Woodridge
The Queensland Police Service firearm that went missing in Woodridge has been recovered and a number of people have been charged.
The firearm became dislodged from a holster whilst the officer was responding to an incident on Wembley Road around 12.40pm on June 24.
It will be alleged that a man and a woman have picked up the weapon from the road and have then passed it onto another man.
During the course of the investigation, Logan Criminal Investigation Branch have charged a number of people that allegedly had the weapon and failed to hand it in to police.
An 18-year-old Woodridge woman has been charged with one count each of unlawful possession of a weapon, unlawful supply of weapons, stealing and possession of utensils.
An 18-year-old Woodridge man has been charged with one count each of unlawful possession of a weapon, unlawful supply of weapons and stealing.
A 20-year-old Bellbird Park man has been charged with one count each of receiving tainted property, unlawful possession of a weapon and unlawful supply of a weapon.
An 18-year-old Woodridge man has been charged with one count each of receiving tainted property and unlawful supply of a weapon.
A 24-year-old Crestmead man has been charged with one count each of receiving tainted property, unlawful possession of a weapon and unlawful supply of a weapon. He has also been charged with enter dwelling with intent, armed robbery and deprivation of liberty.
They are all due to appear in the Beenleigh Magistrates Count tomorrow.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
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