Thirty people have been charged with 91 offences following a three-day operation targeting property, vehicle and drug-related crime across the South Burnett region.
Operation Lionrock ran from 19 to 21 October, with police undertaking a range of proactive enforcement activities designed to disrupt criminal behaviour and enhance community safety.
The operation brought together specialist and frontline resources from the Kingaroy and Murgon Criminal Investigation Branch, the Darling Downs District Tactical Crime Squad, the Toowoomba Highway Patrol Unit, and general duty officers from surrounding stations.
Throughout the operation, officers executed multiple search warrants, conducted bail compliance checks and carried out targeted street checks as part of a high-visibility policing response.
On 19 October, police executed a search warrant at a Kingaroy address where they allegedly located a small amount of cocaine along with drug utensils.
A 22-year-old Kingaroy woman has been charged with one count each of possessing dangerous drugs, possess utensils, and possess anything used in the commission of a crime.
She has been issued with a notice to appear in the Kingaroy Magistrates Court on 25 November.
On 21 October, police executed a search warrant at a Cherbourg address arresting a 17-year-old boy following an investigation into the theft of a motor vehicle and armed robbery in Murgon and Moffatdale on 13 October.
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The boy has been charged with 21 offences, including four counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, and one count each of armed robbery, stealing, and enter premises and commit.
He appeared in Kingaroy Childrens Court on 22 October.
On 21 October, police executed a search warrant at a Cherbourg address following an investigation into the theft of a vehicle at Wondai on 17 October.
Police will allege around 6am on 17 October a 2020 MG MG3 was stolen from a Mackenzie Street address before it was located in Murgon later the same morning.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and has been dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.
South Burnett Patrol Group Acting Inspector Scott Prendergast said police remain committed to targeting criminal activity and holding offenders accountable.
“Operations like Lionrock are about targeting the criminal activity that impacts our communities and ensuring those responsible are held accountable for their actions,” Acting Inspector Prendergast said.
“Property crime, vehicle theft, and drug-related offending can have a significant impact on individuals, families and businesses. We will continue to investigate these offences and take action against those responsible.
“By bringing together specialist units and local police, we can target offending, apprehend those causing harm in our communities, and work towards making the South Burnett a safer place for everyone.”
Police will continue to conduct targeted operations across the region to detect and disrupt criminal activity and support community safety.
