Four knives have been seized by Moreton District’s Tactical Crime Squad (TCS) during a wanding operation targeting anti-social behaviour at a Morayfield rail station earlier this month.
Between March 4 and 8, police wanded 32 people, conducted 35 street checks and charged two adults in relation to weapons offences.
A 41-year-old Morayfield man was charged with possession of a knife in a public place and is due to appear next before Caboolture Magistrates Court on April 24, after police allegedly located two knives in his possession.
A 33-year-old Morayfield man was charged with possession of a knife in a public place and is due to appear before Caboolture Magistrates Court on April 9, after police allegedly located a knife in his backpack.
A 24-year-old Brighton man was allegedly located in possession of a knife. He voluntarily relinquished the knife and was issued a caution.
Moreton TCS Acting Sergeant Ian Auld said high visibility policing and community engagement aided in deterring crime and anti-social behaviour.
“Throughout the week we have seen a noticeable improvement in the behaviour and attitudes being displayed by young people.
“While most people do the right thing, it’s disappointing that we’re still seeing weapons carried within our public transport hubs.
“Public safety is our number one priority and there is never a good reason to be carrying a knife in a public place.”
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