Criminal Investigations Branch (CIB) detectives have charged three men following investigations into an armed robbery in Karawatha earlier this month.
Officers will allege at 2.10pm on January 3, three men, under the guise of employees from a fake business and armed with firearms, forced their way into a home on Moon Circuit and restrained three occupants unknown to them while making verbal threats.
Detectives allege the offence does not appear to be random.
It will be further alleged the men stole a sum of mixed currencies and watches before fleeing the property in a white van.
On January 13, detectives from Acacia Ridge CIB with the assistance of Inala Intelligence, Coomera CIB and specialist police executed search warrants on a Greenbank property, two cars, and several Ormeau storage units.
It will be alleged the search warrants resulted in the recovery of stolen cash, illicit drugs, and two rifles (one with a silencer).
Officers also took a 33-year-old Coomera man, a 39-year-old Ormeau man and 28-year-old Greenbank man into custody.
The three men have been charged with three counts each of armed robbery in company with personal violence and deprivation of liberty, and one count each of enter dwelling with intent and hacking gain benefit commit indictable offence
The Coomera and Ormeau men were remanded in custody and are expected to appear before Richland Magistrates court on March 4.
The Greenbank man was remanded in custody and is expected to appear before Richlands Magistrates court today, January 15.
Detectives appeal for anyone with information about the allegedly stolen watches, past interactions with the alleged fake business or similar offences to contact police. Investigations are ongoing.
Acacia Ridge CIB Acting Senior Sergeant Denis Silk says the investigation had been complex as it was a highly-organised crime.
"Our unit is dedicated to solving offences quickly and efficiently to provide victims with justice and peace of mind."
"We have zero tolerance for anyone who seeks to jeopardise the safety of our community."
"Any offender who thinks they can get away with crimes of this nature will be found and held to account for their actions."
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.
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