North Rockhampton Police have charged two men with knife offences following wanding activities at shopping centres in Rockhampton.
The ongoing high-visibility patrols is aimed at detecting and deterring possession of knives in public places with the use of handheld metal detectors.
A total of 260 wandings have occurred across shopping centres and Safe Night Precincts with two weapons seized since the operation commenced earlier this month.
A 38-year-old Walterhall man and a 32-year-old Park Avenue man were both charged with possession of a knife in a public place.
Both men are due to appear before Rockhampton Magistrates Court next month.
North Rockhampton Station Officer in Charge, Senior Sergeant Kain Brown said the public can expect to see police conducting wandings at any time in public spaces.
"We are committed to preventing knife crime and ensure our community can spend time in public spaces safely," said Senior Sergeant Brown.
"If you work with knives, remember to leave them in your car before entering shops, pubs and other public spaces."
"Carrying a weapon in a public space is an offence, and officers will continue wanding operations to protect communities and deter crimes."
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
