Don’t be the victim of fraud
The Major and Organised Crime Squad (Rural) have recently received a number of fraud complaints where victims have entered into agreements with people purporting to be beef or wild game wholesalers (specifically, roo meat). The offenders offer high price returns but once the meat is sold, the complainants are simply not paid. Police urge producers to exercise caution when entering into arrangements with new and unknown buyers and wholesalers. Police also urge the community to report any incidents of fraudulent activity.
Trespassers will be prosecuted
There has also been an increase in reports of trespassers on rural properties right across the State. Primarily people are being found driving on remote areas of large pastoral properties and when challenged by owners or managers, have no permission or a reasonable excuse to be there. These people are quite often trespassing for the purposes of hunting and having a person
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Truck crash to close Bruce Highway, Innisfail
The Bruce Highway will be closed for several hours today while crews work to remove a semi-trailer which overturned in an embankment north of Innisfail overnight.
At approximately 3am the semi-trailer was travelling north on the Bruce Highway when it has slid into an embankment on the opposite side of the road approximately 500m north of Woopen Creek Road near Mirriwinni.
The driver of the truck was uninjured.
While the incident occurred off the road, two cranes will be required for its removal and the highway will be closed for up to five hours as a result from around 9.30am.
Detours will be in place during this time for small vehicles, however, due to the nature of the detour roads, no heavy vehicles will be able to access the detour.
Detours
Heading North turn onto Eubenangee Road then on to Dinner Creek Road, Cartwright Road onto Bramston Beach Road through to Mirriwinni to continue North
Travelling
Armed robbery, Meadowbrook
Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at Meadowbrook yesterday evening.
At about 7.45pm, a woman was returning to her vehicle near the intersection of Loganlea Road and Edenlea Drive when she was approached by a man.
The man threatened the woman with a screwdriver and demanded her car keys.
The man and another woman then fled the scene in the woman’s vehicle which was subsequently involved in a traffic crash in Bethania a short time later.
The man and the woman fled the scene of the crash on foot.
No one was injured during the incident.
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 day.
Quote this reference number: QP1801512223
Attempted robbery charges, Southport
Police have charged two girls following an alleged attempted robbery at Southport yesterday evening.
At about 8pm, a woman in her twenties was walking along Nerang Street when she was approached by two girls.
It is alleged the two girls produced a knife and demanded the woman hand over her money.
When the woman refused, it is further alleged the two girls punched the woman multiple times to her head and upper body, knocking her to the ground.
It is alleged the two girls fled the scene when the woman yelled for assistance.
As a result of police investigations, police located and arrested two girls in relation to this matter.
A 14-year-old girl from Banora Point was charged with one count each of attempted armed robbery and stealing.
A 14-year-old girl from Coolangatta was charged with one count of attempted armed robbery.
The woman was transported to the Gold Coast University Hospital for treatment of her injuries.
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Fatal traffic crash, Nambour
Police are investigating after a fatal two vehicle traffic crash at Nambour yesterday evening.
Initial investigations indicate at about 10pm, a motorcycle travelling north on Carter Road collided with a utility heading south on Carter Road.
The 35-year-old male rider of the motorcycle was pronounced deceased at the scene.
No other persons were injured as a result of the crash.
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.
Police officer suspended, Brisbane Region
A 30-year-old male detective senior constable from Brisbane Region has been suspended from the Queensland Police Service.
The officer is being investigated in relation to the access and release of official and confidential information without an official purpose related to the performance of his duties as a member of the Queensland Police Service.
The officer has also been issued with a Notice to Appear for the criminal charge of Computer Hacking, section 408E of the Criminal Code and is to appear before the Brisbane Magistrates Court on September 11, 2018.
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 that 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
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Operation Papa Buzzard nets eight arrests, Toowoomba
Police have today raided ten properties and arrested eight people on more than 40 offences as part of an operation targeting the trafficking of stolen firearms and drugs in the Toowoomba district.
Investigators from the South West District, Darling Downs District, State Crime Command and Operational Support Command executed search warrants in the Toowoomba area as part of the closure of Operation Papa Buzzard, with simultaneous searches carried out in Goondiwindi and St George this morning.
The 18-month operation has focused on the theft of firearms from rural properties and established a nexus between the trafficking of those firearms and drugs, most specifically ICE throughout southern Queensland and interstate.
Police will also allege those involved are linked to major organised crime groups.
Eight people were arrested and charged today with a total of 43 offences, including the trafficking and supply of firearms, possession of explosives, possession of dangerous drugs and utensils and possession of
Update – Further arrests of ‘hooning group’ members
Gold Coast Rapid Action Patrols have arrested another two members of a local ‘hooning group’ as police continue to target the group’s activities.
As a result of information received, police executed a search warrant on a Ron Penhaligon Way address at Robina where a man was taken into custody.
An 23-year-old Robina man was charged with contravene court order and receiving stolen property.
He is expected to appear in the Southport Magistrates Court on August 29.
A 19-year-old woman from Robina was arrested at another location and charged following an investigation into an alleged traffic incident at Mudgeeraba January 1 this year.
The woman has been charged with grievous bodily harm, stalking, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and fail to remain at scene of traffic incident.
She is expected to appear at the Southport Magistrates Court on August 29.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online
Search of vehicle uncovers drugs.
A 30 year old Frenchville man was arrested and charged after police received a tip off that he had allegedly stolen items from a mini bar at a motel in Emerald.
Police intercepted his vehicle at Emerald on Wednesday and searched it as they suspected it contained the stolen property.
During the search officers allegedly located two mini bottles of spirits, a quantity of methylamphetamine, a large amount of cash, a locked safe and other items.
The man was subsequently arrested and charged with one count each of stealing, possessing dangerous drugs, possess utensils, possessing property suspected of being proceeds of crime and receiving tainted property.
The man appeared in Emerald Magistrates Court today and was remanded in custody to reappear on 25 September.
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Update 2: Robbery with violence, Broadbeach
Detectives investigating the violent assault of a 40-year-old woman at Broadbeach on Monday night have released a comfit image as they continue their efforts to identify the man involved.
Around 7pm on August 13, the woman was outside a Surf Parade apartment complex with a man she had arranged to meet when he assaulted her and tried to restrain her.
After a struggle, the woman managed to break free from his grip and sought help at the Broadbeach Police Station.
The man stole the woman’s mobile phone and other personal items before leaving the scene.
The woman received treatment for non-life threatening facial injuries sustained in the assault.
The man, who was not known to the woman, is described as being Caucasian in appearance, aged in his late 20s or early 30s, about 170cm tall with a proportionate to solid build, blond hair and green or blue eyes.
He was wearing a light grey hoodie, a