Two charged in Port Douglas
After information from a member of the public, police attended a unit in Mitre Street, Port Douglas last night where they located two people wanted for questioning for various police matters.
Police arrested a 22-year-old Burleigh Heads woman who was wanted for questioning for offences on the previous day. She was subsequently charged with escape lawful custody, possess dangerous drug and possess utensil.
Upon a search of the unit police allegedly located a quantity of dangerous drugs and charged a 32-year-old Biggera Waters man with possess dangerous drug, drive a motor vehicle without a driver licence and obstruct police.
Both are due to appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court today.
Sergeant Damien Meadows, Officer in Charge, Port Douglas Police Station said this is a clear example of community information being crucial to help police solve crimes.
“We have always enjoyed a strong partnership with our local community and in this case we were able to locate these people before they left Port Douglas.
“Without the public help in this case we would never have located these people,” he said.
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.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
