Police have charged a 23-year-old Bulimba man with weapon and drug offences following a wanding operation in a Brisbane shopping centre on September 29.
The operation follows the expansion of Jack’s Law to include shopping centres, licensed premises, sporting venues, entertainment venues and high-risk retail outlets.
Police will allege at approximately 3.20pm the man was located carrying a pocketknife, two glass pipes, and a quantity of methylamphetamine when stopped for wanding in Indooroopilly.
He has been charged with two counts of possess utensils or pipes etc for use, and one count each of possess a knife in a public place, possession of implements that was being or was to be used in relation to particular offences and possessing dangerous drugs.
He is expected to appear before Brisbane Magistrates Court on November 29.
Since April 2023, 197 weapons have been seized during Brisbane wanding operations, and 540 people have been charged with 957 offences.
Chief Inspector Corey Allen says these operations are about ensuring the safety of residents, including those travelling to nearby shopping centres and business precincts.
“We don’t want to risk weapons being brought into highly populated areas,” Chief Inspector Allen said.
“We have seen the devastation which can result from possessing a knife, including lifelong trauma for the victims, their families, and the community.”
“Our high visibility presence, both in targeted and covert operations will continue across Brisbane to protect and enhance community safety.”
By scanning for, detecting, and removing dangerous weapons from Brisbane streets, police aim to reduce the harm these weapons cause in the community and educate the public on the risks of unlawfully carrying a weapon.
