Operation Cast Iron continues with steely resolve
The Cairns Property Crime Unit continues to make inroads into local property crime with the arrest of another three offenders yesterday, as Operation Cairns Cast Iron continues to stamp out crime. A...
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Vehicle Watch – March 25
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a number of vehicles stolen throughout the Far North. Several of the vehicles listed below were stolen while the victims were at home. Keys, mobile...
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AFP officers appointed as QPS special constables in Cairns
AFP officers sworn as Special Constables Thirty six Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers based at Cairns Airport were appointed yesterday as special constables in the Queensland Police Service...
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Planning and Preparation is the key to vehicle security!
Police checking vehicles at local carparks and suburban streets Local police have seen a significant drop in property related crime in general, however property theft from vehicles continue to...
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Police Recruiting Seminar at the Edmonton PCYC – April 2
Local police recruiting officers are visiting the Edmonton PCYC next week for the next recruiting seminar. Anyone who’s ever considered a policing career is encouraged to come along and find out about...
View ArticleCairns media wrap – Wednesday March 26
Assault incident, Cairns CBD: A 27-year-old Cairns man was arrested and charged yesterday evening following the alleged assault of a 52-year-old man in Shields Street at around 6:30pm. It will be...
View ArticleHydroponic Drug Production, Babinda
A 28-year-old man from Woopen Creek has been charged after a hydroponic cannabis production set-up was located at a residence in Woopen Creek yesterday afternoon. At around 2.00pm, officers from the...
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Students teach residents a thing or two about vehicle security!
A/Senior Constable Adam Flint with a team of Lock it or Lose it helpers from Balaclava State School Mini NHW crew want you to Lock it or Lose it! Newly appointed Mooroobool Police Beat Officer,...
View ArticleCairns media wrap – Friday March 28
Property and drug charges, Yorkeys Knob: Cairns property Crime Squad officers charged a 17-year-old Yorkeys Knob man yesterday afternoon following a search of his Varley Street residence at around...
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Vehicle Watch – March 31
Where have you left your car keys? Police advise that residents should secure their home and vehicle to avoid opportunistic thefts. Hiding car keys and valuables will make it difficult for offenders to...
View ArticleCairns weekend media wrap – Monday March 31
Pair charged over property offences, Edmonton: Cairns Property Crime Unit investigators charged a 24-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman yesterday following an investigation into a number of property...
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Far Northern NHW groups ready to get ‘blogging’
Its official, the Neighbourhood Watch Queensland (NHWQ) Blog is now up and running. At the touch of a button you can now see local crime occurences, crime prevention tips, NHW meeting details, upcoming...
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‘Back on your Bike’ update – Monday March 31
“Get back on your bike!” An update on the Far North District Police ‘Back on your bikes’ initiative, brought to you by QPS/Recreational motorcyclist liaison officers, Senior Sergeant Richard Trotter...
View ArticleCairns media wrap – Tuesday April 1
Weapons charge, Manunda: A 33-year-old man was charged yesterday in relation to three home-made incendiary devices allegedly located during a search of his home last week. It will be alleged that the...
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Appeal for public assistance – stolen vehicle
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a vehicle that was stolen from Mission Beach last week. The white 2006 Toyota Prado Landcruiser was stolen from a Dunkalli Crescent address sometime...
View ArticleCairns Overnight Wrap – April 2
Robbery with violence, Cairns: Cairns detectives are investigating the robbery of a 21-year-old woman at about 10:30pm yesterday. The woman was walking along Draper Street, Parramatta Park when she was...
View ArticleCairns media wrap – Thursday April 3
Robbery charge, Parramatta Park: Detectives charged a 16-year-old Bentley Park girl yesterday afternoon following investigations into the alleged robbery of a 21-year-old woman on Draper Street on...
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Chat to your kids about personal safety!
Police encourage parents to talk to their kids about personal safety As a police officer and a parent, child safety is at the forefront of my thoughts. School holidays are fast approaching and all...
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Planning a road trip this school holiday?
Motorist urged to drive to the conditions of the roads and slow down The school gates are about to slam shut tomorrow afternoon for the Easter school holiday period. Many families will no doubt be...
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Water safety this Easter!
Fantastic weather in the Far North will ensure water vessels are out on our waterways and reef this Easter Search and Rescue authorities are urging far northerners to be well prepared for whatever...
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