Operation Lasso results – Sunshine Coast A traffic operation on the Sunshine Coast involving the Sunshine Coast Tactical Crime Squad, Nambour Road Policing Unit and southern patrol group stations has led to the arrest of two people on serious drugs charges. Operation Lasso ran overnight, northbound on the Bruce Highway at the Glass House Mountains. […]
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Ten days in the Cape – in colour
Ten days in the Cape – in colour A photographic record of a ten-day enforcement trip through the Far North Qld Cape Police from Cairns Road Policing Unit recently performed a ten-day enforcement trip through the Far North Queensland Cape to support local police and provide a road policing enforcement presence in these areas. Sergeant […]
Police have a cupcake for a cause
Police have a cupcake for a cause Senior Constable Tonkin ready to raise some money for YAPS. There is never a dull moment at the Cairns Police station but a cupcake with some sprinkles always manages to brings a smile, especially when it is for a good cause. Police administration staff and officers were busy […]
Domestic and family violence an important topic at high tea
Domestic and family violence an important topic at high tea Detective Sergeant Alina Bell speaks at the ALF Cape York House high tea on the impacts of family and domestic violence. Detective Sergeant Alina Bell from the Cairns Child Protection and Investigation Unit was recently invited to the AFL Cape York House annual high tea […]
Suspect counterfeit $5 note identified in Moranbah
Suspect counterfeit note identified in Moranbah Suspect counterfeit $5 note from Moranbah (side 1) Suspect counterfeit $5 note from Moranbah (side 2) A staff member from a business in Moranbah attended to the Moranbah police station this morning with a suspect counterfeit $5 note which was found in their own cash supplies. Colouring, size, shape, […]
Morning tea with a star at Work Safe Forum
Morning tea with a star at Work Safe Forum Libby Trickett – Ambassador for Queensland Mental Health, also Ambassador for R U OK Day and the Black Dog Institute meeting our Mackay police district mental health coordinator Senior Sergeant Jenny Smith Along with many other residents and business people in Mackay, I attended to the […]
Townsville daily wrap, Thursday October 26
Townsville daily wrap, Thursday October 26 Couple arrested over property crime, Deeragun A man and a women have been charged with a number of property offences after they were arrested by police at their home in Deeragun yesterday. A 18-year-old Deeragun women has been charged with burglary, contravene a direction and fare evasion. She is […]
Police officers recognised for commitment and service
Police officers recognised for commitment and service Acting Deputy Commissioner Peter Martin and Acting Inspector Renee Kurtz Deputy Commissioner Peter Martin congratulated Queensland Police Service (QPS) officers and staff who received medals and awards at a ceremony held today at Police Headquarters in Brisbane. Today’s ceremony saw the National Police Service Medal presented to five […]
Cairns overnight wrap, October 26
Cairns overnight wrap, October 26 Stealing offences, Cairns: A 14-year-old Manunda boy has been charged overnight with three counts each of enter premises with intent to commit indictable offence and stealing. It will be alleged offences were committed at three separate Cairns shopping centres between August 8 and October 15. On two occasions coin operated […]
School leavers learn about Choices
School leavers learn about Choices Townsville police and Mackay police have recently participated in the Choices Schoolies program. Choices is a partnership between the Queensland Police Service and Central Queensland University to deliver a drama performance for Year 12 school leavers to encourage safe partying during Schoolies. The Choices applied theatre project is run by […]