Sunshine Coast police are appealing for public assistance to help identify a woman whose body was located on Dicky Beach shortly after 5am this morning.
Preliminary information suggests the woman had gone swimming at an unknown location north of Dicky Beach where it is believed she then got into difficulties.
She is described as Caucasian, with a fair complexion, proportionate build and medium length dark brown hair and was wearing a two-piece black swimsuit.
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Police bust alleged drug trafficking syndicate in South Brisbane
Police have charged 22 people as part of an operation targeting a drug trafficking syndicate operating in the South Brisbane District.
Detectives from Upper Mount Gravatt CIB and South Brisbane Tactical Crime Squads executed 21 search warrants over a 3-day period as part of Operation Quebec Paddle which ran from February 4 to 6.
During the three-day operation, 22 people were arrested on 130 charges ranging from drug trafficking, drug supply, drug possession, possession of firearms and possession of stolen property.
Police will allege quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine were located during the execution of the search warrants, as were cash, firearms and stolen property.
Officer in charge of the Upper Mount Gravatt Tactical Crime Squad, Senior Sergeant Murray Cumner said the outcome of Operation Quebec Paddle is a great result for the community.
“Our officers have worked hard to reach the point of charging more than 22 people with serious drug charges” Senior Sergeant
Police documents located, Barron
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is conducting inquiries into a matter where filing cabinets containing police documents were located at a Barron commercial waste facility on Tuesday.
It appears the filing cabinets may have been inadvertently disposed of as part of a wider scale removal of furniture which recently sustained water damage at Cairns Police Station.
Upon being alerted by staff at the facility, police immediately attended and removed the filing cabinets.
The QPS takes its responsibility of handling sensitive and private information very seriously and is undertaking inquiries to ascertain the full circumstances surrounding the matter.
The Ethical Standards Command has been advised of the incident.
Update: Armed robbery charges, Brisbane and Logan
Police have arrested six people following investigations into a series of armed robberies in Brisbane and Logan in the past week.
It will be alleged a group were involved in armed robberies at a service stations in Underwood last night and at another in Slacks Creek on February 11.
It will further be alleged a woman had her car stolen at knifepoint on Endsleigh Street in MacGregor on February 11.
Just before midnight, two men and three teens were arrested after the alleged stolen car crashed on Brisbane Road at Coombabah.
The 25-year-old male driver and an 18-year-old Crestmead man were both injured and transported to Gold Coast University Hospital for treatment.
Three boys, a 14-year-old from Bethania, a 15-year-old from Runcorn and a 15-year-old from Rochedale have all been charged with armed robbery in company in relation to the alleged Underwood robbery.
The 15-year-old Rochedale boy has also been charged with two additional charges of
Police officer stood down, Southern Region
A 31-year-old male constable from Southern Region has been stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service and will be tasked to perform non-operational duties.
The officer is alleged to have inappropriately accessed confidential QPS information and acted inappropriately while off duty.
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. This does not mean the allegations against the officer have been substantiated.
Information about the Queensland Police Service Integrity framework can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/corporatedocs/reportsPublications/other/Documents/QPS-ESC-Integrity-Framework.pdf
Information about compliments and complaints can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/online/ComplimentsandComplaints.htm
Police officer stood down, Central Region
A 37-year-old female constable from Central Region has been stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service and will be tasked to perform non-operational duties.
The officer is the subject of an investigation regarding driving her private motor vehicle whilst affected by alcohol.
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. This does not mean the allegations against the officer have been substantiated.
Information about the Queensland Police Service Integrity framework can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/corporatedocs/reportsPublications/other/Documents/QPS-ESC-Integrity-Framework.pdf
Information about compliments and complaints can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/online/ComplimentsandComplaints.htm
Fatal traffic crash, Coombabah
Police are investigating a traffic crash involving a mobility scooter, after a woman died at Coombabah this morning.
Preliminary information indicates around 11.15am, a vehicle was travelling westbound along Hansford Road, when it collided with a mobility scooter crossing the road.
The 87-year-old woman, riding the mobility scooter, sustained critical head injuries and was declared deceased at the scene.
The 76-year-old male driver was not physically injured.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Quote this reference number: QP1900299585
Armed robbery, Currumbin Waters
Police are investigating after a bottle shop was robbed in Currumbin Waters yesterday.
Officers were called to the Bienvenue Drive store shortly after 7.30pm following reports that a person had entered the store and produced a firearm.
The person made demands before fleeing the scene on foot with a sum of cash and a quantity of cigarettes. The person was was seen entering a small white car.
No one was physically injured as a result of the incident.
The person is described as Caucasian in appearance and around 170cm tall and was last seen wearing dark coloured clothing and a black balaclava.
Investigations are continuing.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per
Historical indecent treatment of child, Mudgeeraba
Police have charged a 54-year-old man over the alleged indecent treatment of a girl at Mudgeeraba from 2013 to 2019.
After receiving information on February 8 relating to the alleged historical sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl, detectives from the Gold Coast Child Protection and Investigation Unit commenced an investigation.
It is alleged that the offending began in 2013 when the girl was aged six-years-old and continued until early this year.
Yesterday, a 54-year-old Biggera Waters man was arrested and has now been charged with six counts of indecent treatment of a child under 12.
He is scheduled to appear at the Southport Magistrates Court today.
Investigations continue.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au
Armed robbery, Slacks Creek
Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred overnight at a service station in Slacks Creek.
Around 11.20pm, three men entered a service station on the Pacific Motorway and two of them produced knifes.
They made demands for cash and cigarettes and when the attendant complied, they fled the scene with a sum of cash and a quantity of cigarettes.
No one was injured as a result of the robbery.
Police believe that this robbery is linked to a robbery that occurred at a service station in Windaroo on February 7.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.