October 27, 2026
Thirty people have been charged with 91 offences following a three-day operation targeting property, vehicle and drug-related crime across the South Burnett.
Operation Lionrock ran from October 19-21, with police undertaking a range of proactive enforcement activities designed to disrupt criminal behaviour and enhance community safety.
The operation brought together Kingaroy and Murgon detectives, the Darling Downs District Tactical Crime Squad, the Toowoomba Highway Patrol Unit, and general duty officers from surrounding stations.
The police executed search warrants, conducted bail compliance checks and carried out targeted street checks as part of a high-visibility policing response.
- On October 19, police searched a Kingaroy address where they allegedly located a small amount of cocaine and drug utensils. A 22-year-old Kingaroy woman has been charged with possessing a dangerous drug, possessing drug utensils and anything used in the commission of a crime. She has been issued with a notice to appear in the Kingaroy Magistrates Court on November 25.
- On October 21, police searched a Cherbourg address where they arrested a 17-year-old boy following an investigation into the theft of a motor vehicle and armed robbery in Murgon and Moffatdale on October 13. The boy has been charged with 21 offences, including four counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, and single counts of armed robbery, stealing, and enter premises and commit. He appeared in the Kingaroy Children’s Court on October 22.
- Also on October 21, police searched a Cherbourg address following an investigation into the theft of a vehicle at Wondai on October 17. Police will allege that about 6:00am on October 17, a 2020 MG MG3 was stolen from a Mackenzie Street address. It was located in Murgon later the same morning. A 15-year-old boy has been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle and has been dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.
South Burnett Patrol Group Acting Inspector Scott Prendergast said police remain committed to targeting criminal activity and holding offenders accountable.
“Operations like Lionrock are about targeting the criminal activity that impacts our communities and ensuring those responsible are held accountable for their actions,” Acting Inspector Prendergast said.
“Property crime, vehicle theft, and drug-related offending can have a significant impact on individuals, families and businesses. We will continue to investigate these offences and take action against those responsible.
“By bringing together specialist units and local police, we can target offending, apprehend those causing harm in our communities, and work towards making the South Burnett a safer place for everyone.”
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Raw video of supplied by the QPS of one of the arrests at Cherbourg:
