Police saturated Pimpama and surrounding suburbs yesterday as part of a concentrated proactive operation to deter and detect criminal activity in the area codenamed "Lock Down".
The one-day operation saw officers from the Gold Coast Northern Patrol Group, Road Policing Command, the Railway Squad and the Mounted Unit conduct high-visibility patrols and enforcement across the northern suburbs particularly Pimpama.
As part of the enforcement phase search warrants were executed in the Pimpama area by local detectives with quantities of methylamphetamines, cannabis, steroids and a telescopic baton allegedly located. Eight people were also charged on 19 offences including possession of a restricted weapon and drug offences.
During patrols of the Pimpama area officers located three motorcycles which had allegedly been stolen just prior from a burglary at a residence. Further police patrols in the area also resulted in three drug arrests and possess utensil and category M weapon offences.
During patrols of local public transport areas police issued a total of 44 evade fare warnings, 14 evade fare infringements and 47 street checks were performed.
Police from Road Policing Command also conducted traffic enforcement in the area with 230 random breath tests conducted with one drink driver detected and 12 traffic infringement notices issued for offences including unlicensed drivers and unregistered vehicles.
These types of joint partnership operations will continue to reduce crime and any instances of anti-social behaviour in the area.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
