Technologies have come a long way since Triple Zero (000) was established in 1961. Triple Zero is a ‘voice only’ service, but today mobile phones, text messaging, email and smartphone apps dominate the communications landscape. That’s why the Australian Government is reviewing the operation of the national Triple Zero operator. The review will explore how […]
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As part of ongoing enforcement action against criminal gangs, detectives from Task Force Maxima executed a search warrant at an Ashmore address yesterday, targeting the drug distribution networks of the Finks / Mongols criminal motorcycle gangs. The early morning raid seized approximately 70 grams of methyl-amphetamines (ICE), MDMA tablets, steroids and drug paraphernalia. The drugs […]
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Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred overnight in Inala. Around 11.30pm, two men have approached a service station on Rosemary Street. One man, armed with a hammer, stood at the door and the second man entered the store and produced what appeared to be a firearm and made demands for cash. The attendant […]
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Police are investigating an incident that occurred in Upper Coomera today. Initial investigations suggest that around 11.15am two men entered a residence on Phaeton Street. One of the men was allegedly armed with a knife and made threats to a woman inside. The men stole some property then fled the house at which time the […]
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Police are investigating a serious traffic crash that occurred on Chermside Road in Newtown today. Initial investigations suggest around 2.20pm a vehicle collided with a parked car. There were four people in the vehicle at the time of the incident. Two people received minor injuries as a result of the crash and were taken to […]
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Police have charged a man following investigations into an alleged armed robbery at Hope Island on Sunday. Police will allege the man entered a service station on Broadwater Avenue around 3.20am, took a drink from the fridge and then produced a fire arm. An 18-year-old Thornlands man has been charged with armed robbery and is […]
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Investigations are continuing into an incident where a service firearm was discharged at a vehicle this morning at Holland Park. Initial investigations indicate that around 2am police attempted to intercept the occupants of a four wheel drive vehicle in a private carpark off Seville Road. The vehicle crashed into some parked cars before allegedly reversing […]
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A constable from Northern Region has been issued with a notice to appear for drink driving. The officer was allegedly detected with a blood alcohol content of 0.064% at a random breath testing site in Cairns about 9.30 last night. The officer, a 35-year-old man, was off duty and in a private vehicle at the […]
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At an awards ceremony at Police Headquarters, Deputy Commissioner Ross Barnett today recognised the diligence, ethical conduct and commitment of our officers and staff with the presentation of awards, medals and clasps. Deputy Commissioner Barnett congratulated all recipients and thanked them for their dedication, service and continued performance. Two officers, Detective Superintendent Peter Savage and […]
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A man has been charged following investigations into an alleged robbery of a service station at Browns Plains last night. A 21-year-old Sunnybank man has been charged with robbery in company with violence. He is expected to appear at the Beenleigh Magistrates Court today. Investigations are continuing. If you have information for police, contact Policelink […]
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