Townsville police have made a string of arrests in a major crackdown on property crime, seizing drugs, firearms and stolen vehicles.
Tactical Crime Squad officers intercepted a vehicle on Woolcock Street, West End, uncovering more than 15 grams of meth, two modified firearms, ammunition and a large knife. A 27-year-old Blackwater man and a 25-year-old woman were charged with multiple drug and weapons offences and will face Townsville Magistrates Court in October.
In a separate incident, a 32-year-old Pimlico man and a 34-year-old Kirwan woman were arrested in Aitkenvale after allegedly stealing a Volkswagen. Police Dog Squad tracked the pair, who now face unlawful use of a motor vehicle charges.
Meanwhile in Ayr, an 18-year-old man and two teenage boys were charged after allegedly stealing a Toyota Rav4 and driving it dangerously between Ayr and Townsville. The vehicle was later abandoned and the trio arrested with the help of Polair and Tactical Crime Squad officers.
Police say the crackdown is part of ongoing efforts to keep repeat offenders off the streets and ensure community safety.
