Detectives from the State Crime Command’s Financial and Cyber Crime Group have charged a man following a protracted investigation into alleged card skimming offences. As part of Operation Quebec Olympic it will be alleged the 31-year-old Brazilian born French national currently in Australia on a student visa attached deep insert skimming devices to Automatic Teller […]
Category: Queensland Police News – Brisbane Central
Dangerous drugs and weapons seized during Operation Kinetic closure, Brisbane
Detectives have made significant arrests as part of a four-month operation targeting the distribution of methylamphetamine (ICE) and other drugs by a syndicate across Brisbane. Between May 23 and September 1, police from the Brisbane City Criminal Investigation Branch conducted Operation Kinetic, culminating in a total arrest of 28 persons on 164 charges, including three offences […]
Crime scene, Kangaroo Point
Police have declared a crime scene at Kangaroo Point cliffs after a member of the public located what are believed to human remains around 10am today. An investigation has been commenced to establish the identity of those remains. There is no further information at this stage. If you have information for police, contact Policelink on […]
Burglary and stolen vehicle, Eight Mile Plains
Detectives are seeking assistance to help locate a vehicle stolen during the burglary of an address in Eight Mile Plains this afternoon. Around 5.30pm, two men were disturbed by the occupant of the Narrun Place residence who returned to find their 2012 silver Mercedes C180 Coupe in the driveway. As the occupant approached the residence […]
Two to the Valley – #BehindtheStation
With our Two to the Valley series wrapping up, what better way to give you an insight to the Fortitude Valley Police Station, than to take you behind the scenes. The Fortitude Valley Police Patrol Group is one of the most dynamic and diverse divisions within Brisbane, and even throughout Queensland. The building where the […]
Update: Police officer struck by car, Chermside
Two men have been charged with attempted murder after a police officer was allegedly struck by a car in Chermside early this morning. It will be alleged police were driving on Gympie Road at 12.20am when they observed a red BMW with what appeared to be a homemade number plate. The vehicle turned into Bouchard […]
On the frontline of child protection, Child Protection Week
https://d2haxmvzil2swt.cloudfront.net/uploads/2018/09/03/121955_Final_Edited_Version.mp4 Download Video This week is Child Protection Week. Protecting children means a lot of different things to a great many people, but to the police officers who work at the frontline of child victim-based crimes, protecting children is the reason they get up every morning. These officers see the worst of the worst, become […]
Building fire, Woolloongabba
Police are investigating a fire at unoccupied former licensed premises in Logan Road early this morning. The fire was noticed by a member of the public about 12.45am and she notified emergency services. The fire has destroyed the building. No-one was physically injured. A crime scene has been declared and scientific officers will attend on […]
Speaking up for road safety, Brisbane
Police from Fortitude Valley and Brisbane City were out in force yesterday, August 30 and today, August 31, raising awareness for Queensland Road Safety Week which concludes today. On Thursday August 31, officers were out in force on Skyring Terrace, promoting pedestrian safety and handing out ‘road rules refresher cards’ in keeping with this years […]
Revocation of police officer stand down, Brisbane Region
A 43-year-old detective sergeant from the Brisbane Region who was stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service has now been reinstated to perform operational duties. The officer was the subject of an investigation that he conducted unauthorised searches on the Queensland Police Service QPRIME computer system not connected with official duties. As […]