Specialist police have arrested 60 people in the first 48 hours of Operation Whiskey Legion, a major multi-level policing initiative aimed at reducing crime in Logan.
The operation, launched on December 4, sees local police collaborating with officers from Highway Patrol, Crime and Intelligence Command, Rail Squad, Water Police, Dog Squad, and Crime Prevention.
In just two days, the 60 individuals have been arrested on 118 charges, including 49 adults on 99 charges. Police have conducted over 110 targeted patrols in identified hotspot areas and engaged with 856 community members to promote crime prevention strategies.
Police were called to Camelia Street at Logan Central following the report of a stolen vehicle being located. Upon arrival officers took the female driver into custody who was wanted on a number of outstanding matters.
A 41-year-old Kingston woman was charged with four counts of stealing, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, possessing dangerous drugs and unlawful possession of suspected stolen property. She has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Beenleigh Magistrates Court on January 17.
A coordinated response by Logan officers led to the apprehension of nine young people following a stealing offence at a liquor store in Waterford West.
Officers were called to the store after reports several trolley loads of alcohol were being stolen. Upon arrival, police arrested five young people at the scene - while a further four were arrested following a short foot pursuit into a nearby park.
The group were transported to Logan Central Police Station, where they were processed with the assistance of the Child Protection and Investigation Unit (CPIU) and officers from Operation Whiskey Legion. Youth Co-Responder Teams from Logan and South Brisbane also played a critical role.
Seven young people have been charged with a combined total of 25 offences and two were dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act for stealing offences.
A 14-year-old boy was charged with six counts of stealing, two counts of wilful damage, and one count of entering premises to commit an indictable offence. He is due to face Beenleigh Childrens Court on December 16.
A 16-year-old girl was charged with five counts of stealing and one count of trespass. She is due to face Beenleigh Childrens Court on December 9.
Five young people aged 12 to 16 years old, were charged with offences including wilful damage to police property, breach of bail, and stealing offences.
Operation Whiskey Legion, now in its third day, is targeting high-risk offenders across Logan District. The multi-unit deployment, including mounted police, rail squad, water police, and the dog squad, aims to disrupt criminal activities and improve community safety.
Acting Chief Superintendent Brendan Smith praised the operation's swift and targeted outcomes.
"We are already seeing significant results just days into Operation Whiskey Legion.
"This initiative is about more than arrests; it's about making our community feel safer and ensuring we are targeting high-risk offenders who cause the most harm.
The Logan community can expect to see an increased presence of specialist officers as we continue to focus on preventing crime and engaging with residents," Acting Chief Superintendent Smith said.
Operation Whiskey Legion will remain active in Logan until December 10, with ongoing efforts to disrupt criminal activity, engage with the community, and promote safety.
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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