Police have charged two men following an investigation into stolen firearms in Gowrie Junction on 4 September.
Around 7.30am it is alleged the men forced entry into the property stealing firearms, ammunition, knives and a 2022 Ducati motorcycle.
Around 5pm the same day police were conducting inquiries on Nolan Court in Darling Heights when they observed a 2010 Ford Falcon sedan, which had been stolen from a Cleveland address on 1 September.
A search of the vehicle uncovered an amount of stolen property including the firearms.
Officers conducted patrols of the surrounding area locating both men and taking them into custody.
The stolen Ducati motorcycle was located at a Peters Road address at Meringandan West on 7 September.
A 19-year-old Wilsonton Heights man has been charged with seven counts of unlawful possession of a weapon and one count each of enter dwelling and commit, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and authority required to possess explosives.
A 34-year-old Cunnamulla man has been charged with 10 counts of unlawful possession of a weapon and one count each of enter dwelling and commit unlawful use of a motor vehicle, possess dangerous drugs and authority required to possess explosives.
Both men were remanded in custody to appear in the Toowoomba Magistrates Court on 20 October.
Operation Whiskey Firestorm is a high-impact statewide initiative designed to tackle the critical issues of firearm safety and illicit firearms.
The operation is sending a clear message about the importance of proper firearm storage and the role licenced firearm owners play in ensuring community safety. Operation Whiskey Firestorm is also focusing on a coordinated statewide response to the investigation, prevention and disruption activities involving illicit firearms offences and violent firearm related offending.
This operation comes in response to 2024 statistics which saw 1,055 firearm licenses revoked, and over 3,290 offences involving firearms, including serious offences such as attempted murder, assault, robbery and unlawful entry.
The QPS will be conducting extensive audits, coordinating regional operations, and working with licensed firearm owners to ensure they meet safety and ownership rules and regulations.
