Taskforce Maxima arrests, Gold Coast.

Detectives from Taskforce Maxima in collaboration with New South Wales (NSW) Police Middle Eastern Organised Crime Squad have arrested a man for a NSW warrant.

It will be alleged police attended a holiday resort complex in Surfers Paradise around 7pm last night and located a 34-year-old Auburn, NSW man wanted on an arrest warrant issued in NSW.

Police will allege a 31-year-old man also from NSW was located in possession of a loaded .22 caliber semi-automatic pistol and a small amount of dangerous drugs.

Both men appeared at the Southport Magistrates Court today. The 31-year-old man has been charged with one count each of unlawful possession of weapon and possession of dangerous drug. NSW Detectives will seek extradition of the 34-year-old Auburn man in coming days.

The arrests are the continuation of actions in relation to the possession and supply of firearms in Queensland and NSW by organized crime syndicates.

Acting Detective Inspector Tim Leadbetter of Taskforce Maxima said the arrests showed the commitment of Taskforce Maxima and the Queensland Police Service to work with our partner law enforcement agencies in the continued fight against illegal firearms in our communities and organized crime.

“Taskforce Maxima and the Queensland Police Service will continue to target organized crime figures in order to stop crime and make the community safer for all
Queenslanders” he said.

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