May 23, 2018
Twenty-seven people – including nine juveniles – have been charged with a total of more than 100 offences after a police operation in Murgon and Cherbourg.
The charges include property and drug offences.
The following post appeared on the Murgon Neighbourhood Watch page on Wednesday night:
In relation to the recent Police Activity in Murgon and surrounding areas, Murgon CIB wishes to advise that Operation Overwhelm was a success.
This 2 day operation has resulted in 27 offenders – 18 Adults and 9 juveniles – being charged for 104 drug/property related offences.
This was a joint Policing operation with assistance being given by Cherbourg and Murgon Police and the Moreton Tactical Crime Squad
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UPDATE May 24:
Police searched a number of properties on May 22-23 and allegedly located cannabis, cannabis seeds, utensils and restricted liquor.
Officer-in-Charge of the Murgon CIB Senior Sergeant Lance Guteridge heralded the operation as a success as it was a direct reflection of the efforts of police.
“Operationally, it demonstrated the officers’ diligence to duty and commitment to keeping the community safe,” Snr Sgt Guteridge said.
“Operation Quebec Overwhelm has sent a very clear message to the community in that if you break the law, you will be apprehended.”
Police would also like to acknowledge the assistance from the local community in providing information which assisted police in the arrest of 27 people.
A statement from Police Minister Mark Ryan said it was “a textbook illustration of modern policing strategy”.
“When a issue arises in a community police resources are promptly allocated to respond,” the statement continued.
Mr Ryan commended the Queensland Police Service for “its relentless and innovative approach to fighting crime”.
“Police have sent a clear message: Commit a crime in the Murgon, Cherbourg region and you will be arrested.”
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