Police have charged two men following an investigation into firearm, vehicle and drug offences at Chances Plain near Chinchilla on 22 April.
Around 7.40am officers responded to reports of a stolen 2009 Toyota Hilux and trailer parked on Horswoods Road.
When officers from Chinchilla, Dalby and the South West Tactical Crime Squad arrived on scene they allegedly located two men asleep inside the vehicle where they were arrested and taken into custody.
During a subsequent search of the vehicle, police will allege a firearm, ammunition, and a quantity of methylamphetamine were located.
The Toyota Hilux was stolen from a Jandowae Road property at Dalby on April 17, while the trailer was stolen from a Warra Marnhill Road property at Jimbour West on 20 April.
A 30-year-old Kingston man has been charged with one count each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, possess category A firearm, possess explosive, possess magazine, possess dangerous drugs, possess tainted property, possess Utensils, stealing
and fail to dispose of syringe or needle.
He has been remanded in custody to appear in the Toowoomba Magistrates Court on 27 May.
A 19-year-old Dalby man has been charged with one count each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, possess category A firearm, possess explosive, possess magazine, possess dangerous drugs, possess tainted property, possess utensils and fail to dispose of syringe or needle.
He has been remanded in custody to appear in the Toowoomba Magistrates Court on 23 April.
Investigations continue.
Operation Yankee Forge is a six-month, district-led, statewide initiative targeting high-harm and high-volume offences, including unlawful use of motor vehicles, unlawful entry and robbery.
The operation will enhance policing activities across Queensland to reduce victim numbers and strengthen community safety.
Police regions, supported by specialist squads, will undertake coordinated disruption activities across the state. Police will target high-harm offenders and work closely with partner agencies to ensure offenders are held accountable. With a strong focus on crime prevention, police will be highly visible as they prevent, disrupt and investigate offending, with particular emphasis on unlawful use, robbery and unlawful entry.
The operation will be locally led and centrally coordinated, leveraging the knowledge and experience of officers who know their communities best.
