A three-day targeted policing operation across the Darling Downs District, has resulted in 15 people charged in relation to property, drug, weapon and traffic offences.
Between 28 to 30 April , police carried out search warrants, bail compliance and street checks at several different locations in Goondiwindi, Inglewood and Warwick as part of Operation Lionrock which complements the state-wide Operation Yankee Forge.
This resulted in 15 people charged with a total of 36 charges including possession of dangerous drugs, enter premises and commit, stealing, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a knife.
During the operation officers executed 11 search warrants, carried out 63 street checks and conducted 459 Roadside Breath Tests (RBT's) resulting in the issuing of 13 Traffic Infringement Notices.
The operation involved various crime prevention and disruption policing activities including hi-visibility patrols targeting crime hot spots and high-risk offenders, road safety initiatives, bail compliance and community engagement.
Local police worked closely with specialist police units such as Tactical Crime Squad (TCS), Child Protection and Investigation Unit (CPIU), Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), the Youth Co-Responder Team, Dog Squad and Highway Patrol to co-ordinate targeted operations aimed to disrupt, prevent and investigate crime.
On April 30 police executed a search warrant at a Rangers Road address where it is alleged, they located drugs, cash, weapon parts and drug utensils.
A 37-year-old Warwick man has been charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of a weapon, possess dangerous drugs and possess things and one count each of possess utensils, possession of a restricted item and possess tainted property.
He is due to appear in the Warwick Magistrates Court on 3 August.
Darling Downs District Officer Acting Superintendent Kelly Hanlen said she was pleased to see the operation illustrated impressive proactive policing activities.
"By combining the efforts of local knowledge, expert resources and specialist police working together we are continuing to keep our community safe."
"By looking at crime from every angle, we will continue to disrupt crime and target those who commit crime and threaten the safety of our community."
"High visibility policing is a significant contributing factor to disrupting and deterring criminal activity while also increasing feelings of safety in the community, and we are committed to ensuring that continues."
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.
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