Former LNP leader Tim Nicholls is set to become a backbencher after being snubbed in Deb Frecklington’s shadow cabinet announcement.
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Closure of drug operation, Brisbane South
Acacia Ridge Detectives have charged four people following the closure of a ten-month drug trafficking operation, Papa Eggplant.
Police executed search warrants at addresses in Goodna and Richlands where a quantity of dangerous drugs were located along with utensils, cash and property as well as a taser.
A 46-year-old Goodna man has been charged with ten offences including two counts of possessing dangerous drugs and possessing anything used in the commission of crime and one count each of trafficking in dangerous drugs, unlawful possession of weapons, unlawful possession restricted drugs, receiving tainted property, possession of property suspected of being the proceeds of an offence and possession of utensils.
A 32-year-old Inala woman has been charged with trafficking dangerous drugs, possessing anything used in the commission of crime, possessing dangerous drugs, possession of property suspected of being the proceeds of an offence and possession of utensils.
Both are due to appear in Richlands Magistrates Court
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Police issue warning about selling goods online, South Brisbane
Police are urging members of the public to exercise caution when selling products via social media or sales websites in the South Brisbane area, particularly iPhones.
The warning comes after a series of stealing from person offences where a potential buyer will arrange to meet with the seller of the iPhone and upon doing so request to see the phone before immediately running off.
Police are encouraging anyone that is selling any products online to use caution when dealing with potential buyers. Asking for identification before handing over any products or meeting in a secure public place can decrease the chances of someone potentially becoming a victim of these crimes.
Police are urging anyone who may have any information in relation to these matters to contact Police Link on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the
Deputy Commissioner Brett Pointing to leave the Queensland Police Service
Deputy Commissioner Brett Pointing has today announced he will leave the Queensland Police Service (QPS) after a 40-year career.
Deputy Commissioner Pointing will take leave from today and officially separate from the QPS in March 2018.
Commissioner Ian Stewart thanked Deputy Commissioner Pointing for his contribution to the QPS.
“Brett has been a valued member of the Executive Leadership Team as deputy commissioner for the past five years and I wish him all the very best for the future, wherever that may take him,” Commissioner Stewart said.
“Brett has taken on a number of significant portfolios over this time and has made a significant contribution to policing in Queensland.”
Deputy Commissioner Pointing said he had enjoyed a policing career which included being stationed in Ipswich, Goondiwindi, Toowoomba, Roma, Rockhampton and the Gold Coast.
“It has been a wonderful career over 40 years,” Deputy Commissioner Pointing said.
“Thank you to all the people I have met in communities
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