Weapon Offences, Southport

Police have arrested two teenagers for weapon-related offences at Southport this afternoon, 24 October.

Just before 1pm, officers attended a tram station on Scarborough Street following reports a teenage boy and girl were allegedly in possession of a knife.

Shortly after arriving at the scene, police took a 16-year-old Coombabah boy and a 15-year-old Helensvale girl into custody.

It will be alleged officers located a knife and a machete.

The boy has since been dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act for one count each of possession of a knife in a public place, and possess a thing used in connection with unlawful entry.

The girl has also been dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act for the offence of possession of a knife in a public place.

Quote this reference number: QP2602102403

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.

/Public Release. This material from the originating organization/author(s) might be of the point-in-time nature, and edited for clarity, style and length. Mirage.News does not take institutional positions or sides, and all views, positions, and conclusions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s).View in full here.