Queenslanders hand in 16,126 firearms during national amnesty

Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services Mark Ryan and Deputy Commissioner Bob Gee yesterday announced that Queenslanders have handed in over 16,000 firearms as part of the national gun amnesty. From July 1 to September 30, a total of 16,126 firearms were surrendered for registration, safekeeping or destruction. Of this total, 6897 firearms have […]

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Update – Additional arrests following major Ice network raids in South West Queensland

Police have seized illicit drugs and a number of vehicles on the second day of a major protracted operation targeting the production and trafficking of methlyamphetamine (Ice) in South West Queensland. This morning, officers from across Queensland with the assistance from the State Drug Squad and Brisbane and Toowoomba dog squads executed an additional 17 […]

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Unlawful use of a motor vehicle, Townsville and Charters Towers

Two boys are currently assisting police with their investigation after a vehicle was stolen in Townsville overnight. A 2014 Nissan Duke was stolen from a North Ward residence sometime between 9pm October 11 and 6.20am October 12. Members of the public notified police after they observed the vehicle driving in a dangerous manner through Townsville. […]

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