More than 1,300 people have been charged with 4,072 offences as part of a Queensland Police crackdown on crime in South Brisbane.
Operation Steeler – which was launched by the Queensland Police Service in October last year – has resulted in 1,120 adults arrested on 2,979 charges and 271 youths arrested on 1,093 charges.
“Operation Steeler is making South Brisbane safer with our dedicated police arresting more than 1,300 people – including 271 youths – on 4,072 offences since October,” said Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Dan Purdie.
“We know there is more work to be done as we continue to give our police the laws and resources, they need to do their jobs and reduce victim numbers across Queensland, to ensure fewer businesses and homes are targeted and cars stolen by Labor’s generation of untouchables.
“These results come just days after the Crisafulli Government and QPS launched Operation Forge – a statewide crackdown to reduce victims of crime in Queensland with a targeted crackdown on break-ins, robberies and stolen cars, offences.”
Queensland Police Service SBD District Officer, Acting Chief Superintendent Heath McQueen said operation results to date showcase it is targeting the right locations at the right time to detect and deter offending.
“These results highlight the tireless efforts of specialist and general duties police across Brisbane’s south, in disrupting crime and keeping local communities safe,” Acting Chief Superintendent McQueen said.
“We know that taking both a high-visibility and covert approach to identifying and preventing crime is key to reducing the number of victims and the fear of crime.
“We will continue our efforts to put offenders before the courts, and ensure the community is, and feels safe.”
