A three-day police operation across the Darling Downs District has led to 15 people being charged in relation to property, drug, weapon and traffic offences.
This resulted in 15 people charged with a total of 36 charges, including possession of dangerous drugs, entering premises and committing, stealing, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a knife.
During the operation, officers executed 11 search warrants, carried out 63 street checks and conducted 459 Roadside Breath Tests (RBT’s), resulting in the issuing of 13 Traffic Infringement Notices.
Local police worked closely with specialist police units such as the Tactical Crime Squad, Child Protection and Investigation Unit, Criminal Investigation Branch, the Youth Co-Responder Team, Dog Squad and Highway Patrol to co-ordinate targeted operations aimed to disrupt, preventing, and investigating crime.
Darling Downs District Officer, Acting Superintendent Kelly Hanlen, said she was pleased to see the operation illustrated impressive proactive policing activities.
“By combining the efforts of local knowledge, expert resources and specialist police working together, we are continuing to keep our community safe.”
“By looking at crime from every angle, we will continue to disrupt crime and target those who commit crime and threaten the safety of our community.”
“High visibility policing is a significant contributing factor to disrupting and deterring criminal activity while also increasing feelings of safety in the community, and we are committed to ensuring that continues.”