Police Update 2: LOCATED: Wanted Man in Cairns Region, QLD

Police have taken 34-year-old Ryan Symonds into custody this afternoon, 2 November.

Officers located him at 4pm in Miallo and he was taken into custody.

No one was injured during the incident.

A firearm was allegedly located in his possession and seized by police.

The community and media are thanked for their assistance.

Earlier: https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/11/02/update-1-wanted-man-cairns-region/

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