Emerald Criminal Investigation Branch have closed a year long drug operation today with over 30 people charged with over 300 offences. Operation Papa Skobeloff commenced in November 2016 by Emerald CIB with the intention of targeting a syndicate believed to be responsible for the supply and … [Read more...]
Firearms Charges
Sergeant Timothy Misson, suspended officer-in- charge of Barcaldine Police Station, has applied to the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal for a review of the decision to suspend his weapons licence. The officer, who has been a police firearms training officer and shooting competitor, is … [Read more...]
South West District Overall Crime Increases…BUT…
South West District Officer Acting Superintendent Mike Curtin today welcomed the release of the Queensland Police Service’s Statistical Review which demonstrated a reduction in drug, liquor and traffic offences across the district. The Statistical Review represents a comprehensive insight into … [Read more...]
This Doing the Rounds – It’s a SCAM
Police are warning community members to be wary of this scam e-mail doing the rounds this week. They say it’s been running red hot! Scores of people, Police say have received different versions of the email which alleges that the recipient has committed a traffic infringement. Phone calls … [Read more...]
More Arrests
Police have seized illicit drugs and a number of vehicles on the second day of a major protracted operation targeting the production and trafficking of methlyamphetamine (Ice) in South West Queensland. Officers from across Queensland with the assistance from the State Drug Squad and Brisbane … [Read more...]
Fake Trader Websites
There’s a warning out from the cyber crime boys and girls In Blue today-look out for fake fitness equipment and outdoor web sites. Following the arrest of two people for their alleged role in a series of “fake trader websites” which offered heavily discounted outdoor furniture, BBQs, fitness … [Read more...]
Crime Stoppers launches Operation Roam: Rogue Radar
National Operation Roam is back again and Queenslanders are being asked to help find suspects wanted in connection with various offences around the state. Crime Stoppers is calling on members of the public to stay alert and be on the lookout for 19 wanted fugitives named on the ‘Rogue Radar’ … [Read more...]
Stolen cattle, Toowoomba
The Toowoomba Major and Organised Crime Squad (MOCS) is appealing for information regarding four cattle stolen from a Kurumbul property last month. The four Santa Gertrudis, Droughtmaster and Charolais cross bullocks were reported stolen from the Kildonan Road property between July 10 and … [Read more...]
Scam alert in Barcoo Shire
Police are warning residents of the Barcoo Shire that scammers are on the move in the region. Police say many residents have received phone calls from scammers alleging to be from well-known software companies. These scammers will then allege your computer has been sending error messages or … [Read more...]
And Here’s Another Scam
Here’s a screen shot of a scam Origin Email bill that Police say is doing the rounds across the region. Police say information has been received today that this phishing email has been running hot across the region this week. It’s a phishing email is one designed by a criminal to masquerade as … [Read more...]
