Darling Downs Crime Blitz Leads to 15 Arrests and 36 Charges

A major three-day policing operation across the Darling Downs has resulted in 15 people being charged with a combined 36 offences linked to property crime, drugs, weapons and traffic matters.

Police conducted the targeted operation between April 28 and 30 across Goondiwindi, Inglewood and Warwick as part of Operation Lionrock, which supports the statewide Operation Yankee Forge initiative.

During the operation, officers carried out search warrants, street checks and bail compliance activities aimed at disrupting criminal activity and targeting high-risk offenders throughout the district.

The operation led to charges including possession of dangerous drugs, enter premises and commit offences, stealing, unlawful possession of weapons and possession of knives.

Police executed 11 search warrants, completed 63 street checks and conducted 459 roadside breath tests. Officers also issued 13 Traffic Infringement Notices during the enforcement campaign.

The coordinated effort involved high-visibility patrols in identified crime hotspots, road safety enforcement, community engagement activities and proactive compliance checks.

Local officers worked alongside specialist police units including the Tactical Crime Squad, Child Protection and Investigation Unit, Criminal Investigation Branch, Youth Co-Responder Team, Dog Squad and Highway Patrol to disrupt and investigate criminal activity across the region.

On April 30, police executed a search warrant at a Rangers Road property where officers allegedly located drugs, cash, weapon parts and drug-related utensils.

A 37-year-old Warwick man was charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of a weapon, possessing dangerous drugs and possessing things used in connection with drugs. He was also charged with single counts of possessing utensils, possession of a restricted item and possessing tainted property.

He is scheduled to appear in the Warwick Magistrates Court on August 3.

Darling Downs District Officer Acting Superintendent Kelly Hanlen said the operation highlighted the value of proactive and coordinated policing.

"By combining the efforts of local knowledge, expert resources and specialist police working together we are continuing to keep our community safe," Acting Superintendent Hanlen said.

"By looking at crime from every angle, we will continue to disrupt crime and target those who commit crime and threaten the safety of our community.

"High-visibility policing is a significant contributing factor to disrupting and deterring criminal activity while also increasing feelings of safety in the community, and we are committed to ensuring that continues."