Logan police have charged a 44-year-old Cedar Grove man with multiple drug and firearm offences.
Around 9.30pm on Saturday July 18, police observed a white Toyota Landcruiser utility vehicle parked in a service station on Cerina Circuit, Jimboomba.
After speaking with the man police searched the vehicle where they allegedly located a loaded shotgun fitted with a weapon-mounted light system, which was stored between the two front seats of the car.
Police also allegedly seized multiple rounds of ammunition, three knives, drug utensils including a glass pipe and scales, along with a quantity of drugs including cocaine, alprazolam, methylamphetamine, cannabis and meloxicam.
He has been charged with five counts of possessing dangerous drugs and one count each of possession of a knife in a public place, unlawful possession of a weapon, possess explosives, possess shortened firearm, possess restricted drug, possess drug utensil and possess property suspected of having been used in a drug offence.
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Habitual consorting and drug possession charges, Brisbane
In an ongoing operation to identify and disrupt outlaw motorcycle gangs (OMCG) from consorting, officers from the State Crime Command’s Taskforce Maxima, Organised Crime Gangs Group, have charged a 34-year-old and 31-year-old man in Brisbane with consorting and drug offences.
During proactive policing activities of licensed premises, officers from Taskforce Maxima attended a Brisbane, James Street business on Sunday evening, when they saw a group of men together, who it will be alleged, are known members of the Comancheros OMCG.
A total of six consorting notices were issued to the group.
Additionally, the two men were charged with possessing dangerous drugs and are due to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on August 24.
Consorting notices make it illegal for members of declared criminal organisations to associate or keep company with other gang members.
Detective Acting Superintendent Craig McGrath of the Organised Crime Gangs Group said Taskforce Maxima will continue working with local police and
Closure of major drug investigation – Op Romeo Instance
Police have charged a further 10 people in relation to 52 drug related offences as part of a protracted operation targeting the supply and distribution of methylamphetamine (ice) across South East Queensland.
On Wednesday, Detectives from the Drug and Serious Crime Group, assisted by investigators from the Goondiwindi, Stanthorpe and Warwick CIB offices, executed a series of search warrants at properties across Goondiwindi and surrounding rural areas as part of the closure of Operation Romeo Instance.
As a result of the searches, 10 people were arrested on 52 charges, including trafficking dangerous drugs, supply dangerous drugs, possession dangerous drugs and supplying firearms.
A 23-year-old Wondalli man, and two men aged 20 and 21, both from Goondiwindi, appeared in the Warwick Magistrates Court on Friday. The three men were charged with trafficking dangerous drugs, along with a number of other drug related charges.
Detective Inspector Troy Pukallus from the Drug and Serious Crime Group said
Revocation of stand down, Northern Region
A 46-year-old male senior constable from Northern Region who was stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service will now return to operational duties.
The officer was stood down in relation to an investigation into unprofessional conduct concerning a female juvenile while off-duty.
Investigations have been completed and the allegations have been unsubstantiated.
In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken to inform the public when an officer faces serious allegations of misconduct.
Information about the Queensland Police Service Integrity framework can be found here.
Information about compliments and complaints can be found here.
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.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Update – Armed robbery, Robina
Gold Coast detectives have charged two men in relation to the armed robbery of a store in Robina on July 13.
It is alleged around 9.20am a man entered the store on Robina Town Centre Drive and approached a 35-year-old male employee with an unknown weapon wrapped in a piece of clothing.
It is alleged during the robbery a quantity of jewellery was stolen before the man was seen getting into an older model white hatchback that was allegedly being driven by another man.
No physical injuries were sustained in the incident.
A 41-year-old Mudgeeraba man was charged on Friday (July 17) with one count of armed robbery. He appeared in Southport Magistrates Court on July 18 and was remanded in custody to reappear today July 20.
A 44-year-old man also from Mudgeeraba was charged on July 15 with one count each of armed robbery/in company, possess dangerous drug (amphetamine) and fail to dispose of
Armed robbery – Rochedale
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a convenience store at Rochedale yesterday afternoon.
Around 2.15pm two males wearing masks and armed with a knife and a hammer entered the Belmore Drive business and jumped the counter. The males threatened the 21-year-old store employee and made demands for money from the till.
The males obtained money and cigarettes before fleeing the store and leaving on push bikes.
The store employee was not physically injured in the incident.
Investigations are ongoing.
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 or call 131 444.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day or call 1800 333 000.
Quote this reference number: QP2001495529 within the online suspicious activity form.
Fatal traffic crash, Kearneys Spring
A woman has died following a single vehicle traffic crash this evening at Kearneys Spring.
At about 5.10pm, a car was observed to be stationary at the intersection of Charnley and West Street.
Police will allege the car began to roll through the intersection, hitting a traffic sign and mounting the gutter. The car also collided with a power box.
It is suspected the woman suffered from a medical episode.
The driver and sole occupant of the car, a 66-year-old woman from Harristown was declared deceased at the scene.
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.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Car and pedestrian incident, Main Beach
Police are investigating a serious traffic crash involving a car and two pedestrians at Main Beach this afternoon.
At about 4pm, a man and boy were walking across Waterway Drive when an oncoming car has collided with them.
A 40-year-old man sustained abrasions to his fingers and lower back and legs.
A 6-year-old boy sustained facial fractures.
Both were transported to Gold Coast University Hospital and are receiving treatment.
The driver, a 41-year-old man was not injured.
Investigations are continuing.
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.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Quote this reference number: QP2001488632 within the online suspicious activity form.
Fatal traffic crash, Bohle Plains
A man has died following a single vehicle crash in Bohle Plains this morning.
Preliminary investigations indicate that around 3.30am this morning, the driver was travelling along Ring Road when it allegedly struck a kangaroo.
Due to the impact, the vehicle travelled off the roadway and down the side of an embankment, 100 metres from the William Condon Bridge.
Police located the vehicle at around 1.30pm today and located a 40-year-old Kirwan man, who was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Forensic Crash Unit investigations are continuing.
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.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Dangerous driving, assault police – Moorooka
A man is assisting police with inquiries following an alleged dangerous driving incident in Moorooka last night and the serious assault of a police officer.
At 6.30pm, an officer responded to reports of a serious traffic crash, where a driver had allegedly collided at speed with seven vehicles, before rolling his utility and crashing into a fence.
The driver then allegedly attempted to flee the scene and assaulted a police officer in the process.
The officer chased the man on foot for a short distance before catching up with him nearby.
It will be alleged the man continued to wrestle and struggle with the officer before he was successfully restrained with the assistance of additional police.
A 30-year-old Taringa man was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital for treatment to injuries sustained during the crash.
A 51-year-old male senior constable was treated for a laceration to his face, sustained during the assault.
Investigations are continuing.
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