Far North Police Intensify Property Crime Crackdown

Far North Police are putting property crime offenders on notice by ramping up enforcement efforts to continue detecting, deterring and disrupting crime in the region

Efforts by local police have seen promising signs in reducing offending and victims, and officers are continuing to conduct concentrated intelligence activities to reduce property offending.

Local police including the Cairns Property Crime Squad, Far North District Tactical Crime Squad, General Duties, Far North Dog Squad, Highway Patrol Unit and other specialist units will be supported by a surge effort from specialist units across the state, including Public Safety Response Team (PSRT), and Crime and Intelligence Command.

The QPS' borderless policing posture allows resources to be shared between districts and commands, to conduct targeted, intelligence-driven activities.

These activities will include both covert and overt strategies, and high-visibility patrols in hotspot areas including the Cairns CBD, shopping centres and public transport.

Local police charged 68 property crime offenders with 216 offences between 9 and 14 August.

Far North District Officer Chief Superintendent Kevin Fitzgibbon said community safety is the district's priority.

"The results from the first week of this enforcement show we're moving in the right direction, and we'll continue this action to protect vulnerable Queenslanders and tackle serious offenders," Chief Superintendent Fitzgibbon said.

"We are continuing to adapt to the community's needs and our officers are working relentlessly to hold offenders accountable.

"We're grateful for the ongoing support from the community in assisting us in driving down offending, and they can be assured our efforts to keep them safe will never wane."