Seizure of wildfire, East Brisbane

Dutton Park police, in conjunction with the Department of Environment and Science, have charged a man following the discovery of two reptiles in East Brisbane.
As a result of a public tip off police executed a search warrant on a Lytton Road address yesterday afternoon.
Police will allege a search of the premises uncovered animals listed as protected under the Nature and Conservation Act.
The animals seized included an olive python almost three metres in length and weighing approximately 15kg and albino python almost two metres in length which were released into the care of the RSPCA and officials from the Department of Environment and Science.
It will be alleged police also located an improvised Taser, knuckledusters and drug utensils at the address.
A 41-year-old East Brisbane man has been given a Notice to Appear for restriction on keeping or using a taken protected animal, possess dangerous drugs, possess drug utensils and unlawful possession weapon.

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Update 3: Evade police, Maryborough

Police searching for two men allegedly involved in a number of incidents in Brisbane and Maryborough on January 4 have arrested a man.
At around 5pm yesterday police located a Mazda 6, allegedly stolen from Dundowran Beach on January 4, abandoned on Boscombe Street in Brookfield.
Just after 10pm last night Wynnum police were conducting patrols when they saw a man travelling in a vehicle along Manly Road.
Officers intercepted the vehicle, in which the man was travelling as a passenger of a ride-sharing service, taking him into custody.
The driver who was not involved in the incidents was not taken into police custody.
An 18-year-old Carina man is currently in custody and is due to appear in Richlands Magistrates Court on Monday, January 8.
Police continue to search for another man, believed to have been involved and are urging the public not to approach the man, but to contact police on Triple Zero (000).
Investigations are

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