Investigators from the Logan Major and Organised Crime Squad executed three separate search warrants targeting drug offences in the Brisbane and Logan areas.
As part of Operation Romeo Sunroof, investigators working in partnership with Logan District Police and specialist units executed search warrants on three properties in Manly, Underwood and Archerfield.
During the operation police seized dangerous drugs including cocaine, methylamphetamine, MDMA and cannabis along with approximately $56,000 in cash as proceeds of crime.
A 27-year-old Manly man was charged with two counts of possessing dangerous drugs and one count each of contravene order PPRA, possess dangerous drug cannabis exceed schedule 3, possess dangerous drug amphetamine exceed schedule 4, possess dangerous drug cocaine exceed schedule 3, possess dangerous drug MDMA and possess thing used in commission of crime.
He is due to appear in Beenleigh Magistrates Court on April 20.
A 23-year-old Manly woman was charged with one count of possess dangerous drug MDMA. She
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Retired officers celebrate 60 years since graduation
A group of retired Queensland Police Officers have reunited to celebrate the 60th anniversary of their graduation from the Queensland Police Academy.
On Friday, March 20, the former officers joined together to mark the anniversary of being sworn in to Queensland Police.
Left to right: former Inspector David Stannard, former Assistant Commissioner John McDonnell, former Senior Sergeant Vern Walker (& his wife Joanie), former Assistant Commissioner Greg Early, former Sergeant Ken Hoggett and former Senior Sergeant Bob Sebbens (& wife Lola)
As Cadets, some joined when they were as young as 15.5 years old.
On turning 19, they started their police training with three months of intense study in law and police duties at the Police Depot on Petrie Terrace. They also studied first aid, life saving, and civil defence.
They visited the mounted police at Oxley for a horse riding test, water police for a boat rowing test, and the police garage for a
Fatal unit fire, Kingston
Police are investigating a fatal unit fire in Kingston this morning.
Emergency services were called to the Sithney Street address around 3:30am and located the body of a deceased woman.
There were initially fears for a 12-year-old girl however she was found safe shortly afterwards.
The two-storey unit complex was destroyed by the fire and a crime scene has been declared.
Investigations into the cause of the fire 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.
Arson charge, North Toowoomba
Detectives have charged a woman with arson, after a house fire in North Toowoomba yesterday (March 21).
Crews were called to a suspicious fire on Murray Street around 8am.
The structure sustained significant damage to the interior, but no one was injured.
A 22-year-old North Toowoomba woman has been charged with arson.
She is due to appear before the Toowoomba Magistrates Court tomorrow (March 23).
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: QP2000573103
Fatal traffic crash, Ficks Crossing (Wondai)
A man and woman have died following a serious traffic crash in Ficks Crossing this afternoon.
Just before 12pm, a vehicle travelling along the Bunya Highway has left the roadway and crashed into a tree.
The driver of the vehicle, an 81-year-old Wondai man, and the passenger of the car, a 76-year-old Wondai woman, were treated at the scene but were pronounced deceased a short time later.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have dashcam footage of a white Toyota Aurion sedan bearing Queensland registration 084 WNW travelling along the Bunya Highway to contact police.
The Forensic Crash Unit continues to investigate the incident.
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.
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Sudden death, South Bingera
Police are investigating the sudden death of a man at South Bingera last night.
Just before 7pm, emergency services were called to a Baldwins Road address where they located a 47-year-old man at the bottom of a set of stairs.
Initial information suggests the man had sustained fatal injuries following a dispute with another man at the premises.
A crime scene has been established as officers work to determine events leading up to the man’s death.
Investigations are ongoing.
Quote this reference number: QP2000577863
Investigation taskforce to enforce gathering laws in party precincts
Revellers travelling into party precincts are being reminded they may not be able to enter popular venues tonight following upgraded restrictions on indoor gatherings.
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is providing ongoing support to Queensland Health as part of a co-ordinated whole of government response to the COVID-19 situation.
A multi-agency taskforce operating under Operation Sierra Linnet and involving officers from the QPS and the Office of Liquor and Gaming, will conduct compliance checks in entertainment precincts this evening.
All non-essential indoor gatherings of more than 100 people and non-essential outdoor gatherings of more than 500 people are prohibited following a direction from the Queensland Chief Health Officer on March 20.
Non-essential indoor gatherings under 100 people require risk mitigation measures to be followed to ensure the health of those attending.
For social venues, pubs and clubs, the total number of people including staff must be less than 100 people per uninterrupted space. In addition, there
Fatal crash, Clintonvale
Police are investigating a fatal, two vehicle traffic crash at Clintonvale early this morning.
Just after 1am, a truck and a car travelling on the Cunningham Highway, just north of Eight Mile, collided head on.
The 54-year-old male driver and sole occupant of the car was declared deceased at the scene.
The 35-year-old male truck driver was not physically 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: QP2000572264
Evade and arrest, Gordonvale
Five people have been arrested after police converged on Gordonvale near Cairns this afternoon in response to a stolen car allegedly being driven at high speed.
At around 2pm a red Jeep Cherokee taken during a burglary at Mooroobool on March 20 failed to stop for police as it travelled along the Bruce Highway at Euramo.
It is further alleged at around 3.10pm the vehicle was driven dangerously on the Bruce Highway through South Innisfail, overtaking multiple cars across double white lines and proceeding through a red light.
Police continued to track the Jeep as it travelled towards Cairns at high speed.
A tyre deflation device was deployed by Babinda officers in the vicinity of Telecom Road however was unsuccessful.
With aerial assistance police were able to continue to monitor the Jeep as it travelled at speed onto Mulgrave River Bridge where officers deployed a second set of stingers.
The vehicle’s tyres were stung and it
Pursuit and arrest, Mackay
Police have arrested three people including a man wanted in connection with more than 42 alleged property offences following a pursuit through Mackay this afternoon.
It will be alleged an off-duty police officer saw the man in a white Mitsubishi Triton that was stolen from Woree on March 19 driving through Andergrove around 2.50pm.
Multiple police units attended and tracked the ute as it travelled along Harbour Road in North Mackay.
An attempt to deploy a tyre deflation device on Harbour Road was unsuccessful so police continued to follow the vehicle at a distance.
It is further alleged that the ute travelled along Palmer Street on incorrect side of the road and collided with another vehicle causing minor damage.
The ute then reversed into two stationary police vehicles. The male driver was quickly taken into custody by officers at the scene along with two female passengers.
A 21-year-old Sarina man, 29-year-old Andergrove woman and a 24-year-old