SARCIS execute search warrants

Members of the State Crime Command’s Stock and Rural Crime Investigation Squad (SARCIS) executed numerous search warrants as part of their investigations into the management of donations and activities of a horse welfare charity.

On Tuesday the 14 June, 2016 police executed search warrants at addresses in Beaudesert, Inala and Greenbank and four horse sanctuaries located at Tarampa, Minden, Buccan and Caligraba as part of their investigation into allegations of the misuse of donations received from members of the public.  Donations have been received by the charity from across Australia and internationally.

Operation North Sun was commenced by members of the Forest Hill SARCIS last year. Investigators have been working with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission based in Melbourne and have established an investigation centre.

Any person who may have information in relation to this investigation can contact the investigation centre on 07 5465 4200 or contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

The investigation is ongoing. No persons have been charged to date as a result of this investigation.  No further comment can be made at this time.

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.