Police have charged six people on 40 offences and seized 13 vehicles following investigations into reports of hooning activity on the Gateway Bridge during New Years Eve, 31 December 2025.
Two additional men have been issued with traffic infringement notices.
Around 11.50pm several vehicles allegedly blocked northbound lanes of the Gateway Motorway at Murarrie and performed burnouts.
It is further alleged several vehicle occupants let off fireworks during the incident.
Multiple police crews responded, however the alleged participants of the unlawful gathering fled the scene prior to police arrival.
Operation Yankee Reacher, a multi-region policing operation, led by Brisbane City Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), was established in response to the incident.
Supporting units included CIBs, Highway Patrol and Tactical Crime Squads across Southeast Queensland.
Throughout the investigation, multiple search warrants were carried out at addresses across Alexandra Hills, Caboolture, Daisy Hill, Ebbw Vale, Ellen Grove, Kingston, Logan Village, Ormeau, Waterford and Waterford West.
In total, 13 vehicles, including a black Ford utility, and black, blue, white, yellow, and silver Ford Falcons have been seized during the investigation.
The vehicle seizures to date also include three alleged stolen vehicles which were located during a search warrant at a Logan Reserve Road address in Waterford West.
An 18-year-old Caboolture man was charged with three counts of dangerous operation of a vehicle publishing material on social media etc – involvement, two counts of unlawful conduct participate in hooning group activity, and one count each of vehicles used on the road must be registered, drive uninsured vehicle, using vehicle for which a number plate attached recorded as cancelled and possess tainted property.
He is expected to appear before Brisbane Magistrates Court on 27 January.
A 16-year-old Daisy Hill boy was charged with one count each of dangerous operation of a vehicle publishing material on social media etc – involvement, unlawful conduct participate in hooning group activity, driving of motor vehicle without a driver's licence, vehicles used on the road must be registered, drive uninsured vehicles, possess tainted property, possessing dangerous drugs and possess utensils or pipes etc that had been used.
He is expected to reappear before Beenleigh Childrens Court on 30 January.
A 52-year-old Logan Village man has been charged with one count each of possession of unregistered firearms and secure storage of weapons.
It will be alleged the man was in possession of an unregistered air rifle and rifle when police conducted a search warrant at a Logan Village address.
He is expected to appear before Beaudesert Magistrates Court on 3 February.
A 19-year-old Waterford man has been charged with multiple offences including one count each of dangerous operation of a vehicle publishing material on social media etc - involvement, driving of motor vehicle without a driver licence, vehicles used on roads must be registered, drive uninsured vehicle, using or permitting use of vehicle for which a number plate required under this regulation to be attached to the vehicle was not attached, things that purport to be, but are not, registration certificates, number plates, or permits, wilfully making unnecessary noise or smoke, light vehicle must not be driven or parked on a road if defective, wearing of approved seatbelts by drivers, driver must ensure all passengers comply with seatbelt requirements, and passenger travel in vehicle with part of body outside window or door.
He is expected to reappear before Brisbane Magistrates Court on 27 February.
A 17-year-old Springwood boy was charged with one count of contravening order about information necessary to access information stored electronically.
He appeared before Beenleigh Childrens Court on 19 January.
A 22-year-old Kensington Grove man has been charged with one count each of dangerous operation of a vehicle, possess tainted property, unlawful conduct participating in hooning group activity, and using number plate attached recorded as cancelled.
He is expected to appear before Brisbane Magistrates Court on 22 January.
A 21-year-old Logan Village man has been issued with traffic infringement notices for wilfully start or drive vehicle in a way that makes unnecessary noise or smoke ($534 fine and two demerit points) and spectate (without reasonable excuse) in hooning group activity ($667 fine).
A 21-year-old Daisy Hill man has been issued traffic infringement notices for wilfully start or drive vehicle in a way that makes unnecessary noise or smoke ($534 fine and two demerit points), driving uninsured class motor vehicle on road ($667 fine), use/permit use of unregistered 4 cylinder or 2 rotor motor vehicle ($400 fine), and spectate (without reasonable excuse) in hooning group activity ($667 fine).
North Brisbane District Detective Acting Inspector Sean Webster says police will continue to investigate and take strong action against alleged offenders.
"Police will not tolerate driving dangerous acts of this nature. Those who engage in hooning risk serious consequences, including fines, vehicle impoundment, and potential imprisonment."
"In addition to these penalties, police have the authority to impound, immobilise, or confiscate vehicles involved in hooning."
Investigations remain ongoing.
Anyone with information or vision, including dashcam or CCTV, that may assist enquiries is encouraged to contact Policelink or Crimestoppers.
The ongoing hooning enforcement action builds on Operation Xray Antler and day-to-day police activities undertaken to detect and deter driving offences.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
The Queensland Police Service is committed to reducing the number of lives lost on our roads.
Data shows that serious crashes can be significantly reduced when drivers recognise and avoid the 'Fatal Five' behaviours: speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue and distraction.
Road safety is everyone's responsibility. Learn more about staying safe on Queensland roads: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/initiatives/fatal-five-staying-safe-roads
