More than 2000 offenders have been charged with over 5000 offences in just six weeks as Operation Yankee Forge intensifies its crackdown on offences causing the most harm to everyday Queenslanders.

From Cooktown to Coolangatta, police have been out in force, targeting high harm offences including unlawful use of a motor vehicle, robbery and unlawful entry.

Deputy Commissioner John Tims Regional Operations commended police officers across the state for reaching the milestone.

“This result reflects the relentless work of our police officers who are preventing, disrupting and holding to account those causing the most harm to our communities,” Deputy Tims said.

“As the operation continues, everyday Queenslanders can expect to see more proactive policing activities, more high visibility patrols and more engagement in their community.

“I have a clear message to perpetrators – if you cause harm in our communities, you will be targeted and you will be held accountable.

“We want all Queenslanders to feel confident and secure in their homes and communities.”

Building on learnings from the first six weeks of the operation, police will continue to be agile and responsive to community needs and target high harm offending, in high crime locations.

The state-wide Operation is a locally led and centrally coordinated, deploying specialist capabilities when and where they are needed most.

Commencing in late February 2026 the operation will continue for at least six months.

Operation Yankee Forge statistics (from 27 February to 13 April 2026)

State-wide totals
Offenders total: 2,050
Charges total: 5,042

Adult offences
• Adult robbery charges: 166
• Adult Unlawful Entry charges: 1546
• Adult UUMV charges: 776

Juvenile offences
• Juvenile robbery charges: 191
• Juvenile Unlawful Entry charges: 1543
• Juvenile UUMV charges: 820

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.

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 or call 131 444.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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