Two people have been charged with 29 offences after police located a number of alleged “grow houses” during raids on addresses in Brisbane’s south yesterday.
Papa Cider is an on-going Drug and Serious Crime Group investigation targeting drug traffickers involved in the production and distribution of cannabis.
On June 15, search warrants were executed at residences on Beaudesert Road at Moorooka, Logan Road at Upper Mount Gravatt and Emperor Street, Annerley. The estimated value of the illicit drugs seized is $1,350,000.
Each residence allegedly contained a sophisticated hydroponic setup (‘grow-house’) with cannabis plants at various stages of maturation being used for the production of cannabis.
In Moorooka a total of 43 cannabis plants and a significant amount of hydroponic equipment valued was located as well as a sum of cash.
At Upper Mount Gravatt a total of 195 cannabis plants, one kilogram of dried cannabis and a significant amount of hydroponic equipment was seized.
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Suspicious fire, Pacific Pines
Police are investigating a suspicious fire at a gym in Pacific Pines early this morning.
Initial investigations suggest the fire started at 4.20am which has destroyed the fitness club.
The fire also damaged neighbouring real estate and health care businesses.
A townhouse complex behind the gym was evacuated for a short time while emergency services got the fire under control.
The townhouse residents are now back inside their homes.
No-one was physically injured.
A crime scene has been declared and is under guard.
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.
Update: Serious assault, Nambour
A 17-year-old boy has been charged after another teenage boy was allegedly stabbed at Nambour yesterday evening.
It will be alleged around 5.20pm two boys aged 17 became involved in an altercation at the pedestrian underpass near the rail station at Nambour.
One of the boys sustained serious stab wounds to his chest and hands as a result of the alleged incident. The other boy allegedly fled the scene.
The injured boy was taken to Nambour Hospital before being transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital with life-threatening-injuries.
A 17-year-old boy has since been charged with attempted murder.
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.
Fatal traffic incident – Logan Village
A man has died following a two vehicle crash at Logan Village last night.
Just before 9pm, a male motorcyclist received serious injuries while travelling at the corner of Waterford Tamborine Road and Anzac Avenue.
The 22-year-old motorcyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Police believe the second vehicle involved may have been a white tip truck and are urging the driver to come forward. Police believe the driver may not have been aware of the incident.
Police are also urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have relevant dashcam footage of the area to contact them.
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.
Unlawful use of a vehicle, Inala to Mango Hill
Two people are assisting police with inquiries in relation to the unlawful use of a motor vehicle from Inala to Mango Hill last night.
At around 8pm, a stolen vehicle was tracked by POLAIR from Inala as it drove across to Brisbane North.
Police successfully deployed a tyre deflation device at Mango Hill where the 25-year-old male driver and the 21-year-old female passenger abandoned the car on Maryvale Road and fled.
POLAIR followed the man where he was soon taken into custody, while the dog squad located the woman in bushes in a nearby rear yard. A firearm was also located.
Investigations into the incident 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
Serious assault, Nambour
A teenager is assisting police with inquiries into a wounding incident in Nambour earlier tonight.
Preliminary investigations indicate around 5.20pm, two 17-year-old boys became involved in an altercation which resulted in one of the boys being assaulted before the other fled the scene.
The injured boy received a wound to his chest and hands and was taken to Nambour Hospital before being transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital with what are believed to be life-threatening-injuries.
The two boys are known to each other.
A crime scene has been established as investigations continue.
Anyone with any information in relation to this incident 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.
Fatal traffic crash, Advancetown
A man has died after losing control of his motorcycle at Advancetown this afternoon.
Preliminary information indicates that the 40-year-old man was riding eastbound along Nerang Murwillumbah Road around 1pm, when he has collided with a gutter at the intersection of Parkway Drive.
The man was declared 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.
Going armed so as to cause fear, Bundaberg
Detectives have charged a 21-year-old man following an incident outside a Bundaberg educational facility today.
Around 10.15am, three male students aged in their early 20s were sitting in the grounds of the Walker Street facilitywhen they were approached by the man.
It will then be alleged the man became involved in a brief verbal argument with one of them before leaving and attending a nearby address in Glenmorris Road.
A short time later the man returned where it will further be alleged he threatened the group with a replica firearm before fleeing.
A 21-year-old Bundaberg North man has been charged with one count each of going armed so as to cause fear, possess dangerous drugs, possess utensils, trespass and wilful disturbance.
He is expected to appear in the Bundaberg Magistrates Court tomorrow.
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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Townsville police establish Taskforce Quebec Sturgeon
Townsville police have established a taskforce to investigate a string of serious criminal offences that were committed across the city this morning.
Last night, vehicles were stolen from homes in Wheeler Circuit in Kirwan and Bergin Road in Cranbrook and have then been used by a group of young people to commit offences including dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and armed robberies.
Around 6am, a stolen car was filled up with petrol at a service station on Bayswater Road in Mount Louisa and sped off without paying.
Then around 6.30am, a woman was threatened with a knife and a man attempted to steal her car in the outside a grocery store on Bamford Lane in Kirwan.
Around 7.15am, a man had his car keys stolen while he was at the Long Tan Pool on Lindeman Avenue in Heatley. While returning home to get his spare keys, the group returned to the pool and
Drug charges, Pimpama
The Gold Coast Rapid Action Patrol Group (RAP) have charged a man and a woman following a search warrant in Pimpama this morning.
Officers executed a search warrant at an address on Belconnen Drive and it will be alleged that after a search of the property, officers located around 2 kilograms of cannabis, 5 grams of cocaine and an amount of cash as well as drug utensils.
A Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo also was also recovered at the address.
An 21-year-old man has been charged with one count of drug trafficking, and two counts each of possession and supplying dangerous drugs.
He is due to appear in the Southport Magistrates Court tomorrow.
A 46-year-old Pimpama woman has been issued with a Notice To Appear for possession of a dangerous drug, possession of utensil and possession of protected species.
She is due to appear in the Southport Magistrates court on July 6.
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