Police have continued to target beach hooning during September school holidays between Noosa North Shore, Teewah Beach and the Cooloola Coast as part of Operation Sandstorm.
Sandstorm commenced in 2020, incorporating increased beachside patrols and enforcement activity at the popular tourist spots.
Over the weekend of September 16-19, officers conducted over a thousand Roadside Breath Tests and issued 119 Traffic Infringement Notices (TINs).
On Sept 17 a 22-year-old McKenzie man was charged with mid-range drink driving after he was intercepted at Teewah Beach. He returned a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.123% and is due to appear in Noosa Magistrates Court on September 27.
At Cooloola a 20-year-old Mermaid Beach man returned a positive Roadsie Drug Test (RDT) and was found to have drugs in his vehicle. He was charged with drug driving and possess dangerous drugs, and is due to appear in Noosa Magistrates Court on October 25.
Last weekend 57 Traffic Infringement Notices (TINs) were issued to speeding motorists.
This coming long weekend Queensland Police will be out in force targeting a range of driving related offences to ensure the ongoing safety of beach visitors.
Sandstorm quick stats:
• Speeding TINs: 57
• Defect TINs: 45
• Fail to wear seatbelt TINs: 8
Total TINS – 119
Total RBTs – 1092
Two people charged with possess dangerous drugs, two with possess utensils and two people with drink driving.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
