Gold Coast Rapid Action Patrols have charged a man after the alleged discovery of drugs and two hand guns at an industrial shed at Burleigh Heads early Sunday morning.
Around 1am on August 12, 2018 police executed a search warrant on a Township Drive industrial shed where they allegedly located methylamphetamine, MDMA, utensils, a 9mm handgun and a Co2 propelled pellet handgun along with ammunition.
A 48-year-old man from Miami has been charged with two counts each of possession of a dangerous drug and unlawful possession of a weapon and one count each of possession of property suspected of being used in the commission of a drug offence, authority required to possess explosives (ammunition) and possession of a utensil.
He will appear in the Southport Magistrates Court on August 30, 2018.
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Good girl, Flipa. Enjoy your retirement
After a long career of sniffing out drugs and money, PD Flipa is retiring at last to the country.
The experienced Brisbane Dog Squad drug and current detection dog was born on September 28, 2008, daughter of police drug detection dog PD Asko and sister to retired PD Fanta (explosives and firearm detection dog) and retired PD Flynn (drug detection dog).
She has outlasted her brothers as a working dog and, despite still being a very good detection dog, has earned the right to relax in retirement on a semi-rural property with the parents of her current handler, north of Brisbane.
PD Flipa … she has found millions of dollars in drugs and cash
PD Flipa graduated as a drug detection dog in August 2011 and was the first Queensland police dog to be trained in currency detection, in 2016.
Over the course of her career Flipa has located millions of dollars worth of drugs and
Possible firearm incident, Rockhampton.
Police are investigating an incident this morning where damage was caused to a parked RV on Yaamba Rd, Rockhampton.
The two occupants of the RV, tourists from New Zealand, were camped overnight near the Bruce Highway when they heard two loud bangs at around 5am. Damage was caused to the body of the RV and the windscreen was shattered.
Police are investigating as to whether the damage may have been caused by gunshots.
Fortunately, neither of the two occupants was physically injured.
Police have declared a crime scene and 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.
Break and enter, Archerfield
Police are investigating the break and enter of a café in Archerfield early this morning.
At around 3.30am police responded to reports a security alarm had been activated.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a standalone ATM had been removed from the Stockwell Place address.
It is believed nothing was taken which belonged to the café however the front doors were significantly damaged from the incident.
Anyone who may have noticed any suspicious behaviour in the area at the time is urged to contact police.
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.
Armed robbery, Kingaroy
Detectives investigating the armed robbery of a service station at Kingaroy last night have released images of two people who may be able to assist with inquiries.
Just before 11pm, the pair walked into the Youngman Street business armed with garden tool and demanded money from the male attendant. The employee refused, and when they attempted to leave the premises the main glass door locked causing them to be stuck inside.
As a result, one of them took a fire extinguisher off the wall and smashed a freezer before the second used it to smash a glass door and large glass window.
The pair then crawled through a hole in the glass with a stolen charity tin before leaving in a black 2011 Ford Fiesta parked at the back of the service station, believed to have been stolen from a Murgon address.
The employee was uninjured during the incident.
Investigations indicate the same pair forced
Serious traffic incident, Caboolture
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a serious traffic incident at Caboolture this afternoon.
Around 4.15pm, police were called to the intersection of Norfolk Esplanade and Boongaree Avenue following reports a cyclist had been struck by a vehicle.
Initial investigations indicate the rider exited Boongaree Avenue colliding with the station wagon, impacting heavily with the front of the vehicle and landing on the road.
The rider, a 24-year-old Clayfield man, sustained serious injuries and was transported to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
The driver of the vehicle was not physically injured.
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: QP1801485656
Serious traffic crash, Bald Hills
Police are investigating a serious multi vehicle traffic crash that occurred in Bald Hills this afternoon.
Investigations to date indicate that a car that was travelling the north bound lanes of the Bruce Highway at 3.15pm lost control and crossed into the south bound lanes.
The car struck multiple vehicles and, as a result, a 71-year-old male motorcyclist and a 37-year-old driver of another vehicle were transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital with serious injuries.
A number of other motorists were treated for a range of other injures which are believed to be non-life-threatening.
The Bruce Highway was shut for several hours but has since reopened.
The Forensic Crash Unit are requesting that anyone who was travelling in the area and may have dashcam or witnessed the crash to contact them.
Investigations are continuing.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
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Fatal traffic crash, Goomeri
Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred earlier today in Goomeri.
Initial information suggests that a man was riding a motorcycle with a group heading north on the Burnett Highway.
As the rider attempted to turn into Boonah Road, a four-wheel drive travelling behind the man crashed into the motorcycle.
A man in his 50s was pronounced deceased at the scene.
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: QP1801485224
Update: Suspicious fire, Chambers Flat
Police are continuing their appeal for information to help identify a man who may be able to assist police in relation to a suspicious fire at Chambers Flat on July 27.
At 8.15am, a fire ignited within a Holden Commodore sedan spreading to a nearby Ford Falcon sedan parked in a carport at the rear of a Rossmore Road home.
The flames spread to the premises, rendering the structure and vehicles damaged beyond repair.
The occupants, a man and women, were able to escape the dwelling at the time of the blaze.
They were treated at the scene by paramedics for smoke inhalation.
A crime scene was declared as detectives and forensic officers work to determine the cause of the fire.
Investigators are seeking assistance to help identify the man pictured who may be able to assist with their enquiries.
Investigations are continuing.
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Update: Armed robbery, Koongal
A man has been charged following the alleged armed robbery of a service station in Koongal on August 10.
It will be alleged around 9.20pm a man approached the business on Thozet Road riding a child-sized scooter.
He then went inside the store and entered a staff area where he allegedly threatened a 22-year-old female attendant with a nearby pair of scissors, demanding she open the till.
The woman complied and the man allegedly removed a sum of cash before demanding cigarettes.
The man then fled the store on the scooter with the money and cigarettes.
A 28-year-old Zilzie man was arrested yesterday and charged with armed robbery and is due to appear in Rockhampton Magistrates Court on August 13.